more stats
2,982 ft
Distance
-418 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
-418 ft
Altitude change
4,214 ft
Altitude min
4,632 ft
Altitude max
4,632 ft
Altitude start
4,216 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-43.8%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
2,743 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
Avg time

Hoser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Hills Provincial Park
    Elkwater, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16030 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #258999 in Trail Running
    • #295078 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Hoser is a black technical trail that weaves it way down the T-bar line at the Hidden Valley resort. You can expect a mix of some technical features, flowy berms and watch for the out for the step-up near the bottom.

Access Info

Start where the T-bar line meets the Canadaina trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 25 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 75 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
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      3:34 | 186 | Jul 21, 2026 , Elkwater
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      2:57 | 1035 | Feb 12, 2022 , Elkwater

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      1 Review & Comments

      jonathanbouchard
      Great trail. One of my favourites at the ski hill

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hoser located?
      Hoser is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Hills Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65404, -110.26991.
      ▼ How hard is Hoser?
      Hoser is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hoser?
      The trail has 418 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,214 ft to 4,632 ft.
      ▼ Is Hoser a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hoser is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hoser?
      Hoser is 2,982 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hoser?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hoser. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hoser?
      Hoser is best visited during: May-October.
      ▼ How do I access Hoser? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hoser are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hoser?
      The estimated time to ride Hoser is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 2,982 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hoser?
      Hoser is a very popular trail. There have been 531 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 780 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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