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2.9 miles
Distance
541 ft
Climb
-399 ft
Descent
4,754 ft
High Point
142 ft
Altitude change
4,469 ft
Altitude min
4,469 ft
Altitude start
4,613 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,549 ft
Distance flat

Jumpingpound Loop North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jumpingpound Creek
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • AKA
    Jumpingpound Loop, Pinetop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #32876 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110279 in Trail Running
    • #346842 in Hiking
    • #17300 in Snowshoeing
    • #5160 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Forestry and Parks

A classic Kananaskis hiking trail, the Jumpingpound Loop trail has been popular with mountain bikers too for a few decades. It really is a trail-of-two-halves with a different character north and south of the gravel road (Sibbald Creek Trail). However, the whole loop is suitable for almost all levels and kinds of rider. The North half is a little more challenging than the South half, with more elevation gain and a few steeper (but still relatively short) climbs and quite narrow singletrack.

The North trail passes through a variety of woodland and offers beautiful views, especially in early summer and autumn when the leaves change colour. In the winter, the trail gets packed a bit by hikers and snowshoers and is great for fat-biking. As it's on mostly south-facing slopes, it's often one of the first trails in the area to be clear and dry in the spring.

The North trail can be combined with the South for the classic loop or with the new Jumped Up Loops (Kashmir, Trampled Under Foot & Ten Years Gone) to create various figure-eights and other permutations.

This is a popular hiking trail, and cattle range here from mid-June to late September. If you hear the sound of distant gunfire, that's because there's a private shooting range a few km away.

Access Info

Trailhead: Take the TransCanada Hwy 1 to Sibbald Creek Trail Hwy 68 and head south. Park at the Pinetop PRA and start the trail from there – either direction, you choose.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 106 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Jul 31, 2026 @ 11:37am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 31, 2026
 Absolutely MINT today......cool in the trees, fast and dry throughout...awesome trail conditions once again.
Feb 16, 2026 @ 10:09am (America/Creston)
Feb 16, 2026
Nov 11, 2025 @ 2:22pm (America/Edmonton)
Nov 11, 2025
All fallen trees and branches were cleared from the trails this morning by CMBA volunteers.
Sep 7, 2025 @ 5:57pm
Sep 7, 2025
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        Directions to jumpingpound-loop-north trailhead (51.036800, -114.729470)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Jumpingpound Loop North

        ▼ Where is Jumpingpound Loop North located?
        Jumpingpound Loop North is located in Jumpingpound Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Jumpingpound Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.0368, -114.72947.
        ▼ How hard is Jumpingpound Loop North?
        Jumpingpound Loop North is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jumpingpound Loop North?
        Jumpingpound Loop North has 541 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 399 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,469 ft to 4,754 ft.
        ▼ Is Jumpingpound Loop North a point to point trail?
        Jumpingpound Loop North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Jumpingpound Loop North?
        Jumpingpound Loop North is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jumpingpound Loop North?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Jumpingpound Loop North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Jumpingpound Loop North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jumpingpound Loop North are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Jumpingpound Loop North?
        Jumpingpound Loop North is a very popular trail. There have been 216 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 219 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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