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2.3 miles
Distance
289 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:25:11
Avg time
3,122 ft
Altitude min
3,261 ft
Altitude max
3,122 ft
Altitude start
3,123 ft
Altitude end
-25.7%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
4,744 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,850 ft
Distance flat
00:25:11
Avg time

Loop Skywalker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #035
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86646 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23552 in E-Biking
    • #92304 in Trail Running
    • #145883 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,367 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,563 in E-Biking
    • #5,326 in Trail Running
    • #8,634 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

This is a pleasant grassland/open forest ride with some great views of the Steeples Range of the Rocky Mountains. This intermediate-advanced ride is rarely flat and includes several challenging ascents and lots of tight corners. Easier if ridden counter clockwise but a workout either way.Loop Skywalker links well with other trails in the area to create a longer route.

Access Info

Access is from the Fraggle Rock or Eager Lookout trail head.

Tags
MeadowTight and twistyViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10.3 km average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 19.9 km avg distance
All
  • 240 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Loop Skywalker Trail Reports

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Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 20, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/Edmonton)
Mar 20, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: Star Wars trails are ready! Please continue to evaluate the daily conditions and turn back if you are making...
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Edmonton)
Feb 13, 2026
reporter OFFICIAL CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST: Ride only when the trails are frozen / firm. We are turning around when we encounter soft conditions - are...
Feb 4, 2026 @ 7:14pm (America/Edmonton)
Feb 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (17 votes)
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      Directions to loop-skywalker trailhead (49.561200, -115.707990)

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      1 Review & Comments

      pkahlke pkahlke
      The easiest trail in the area. Rolling and smooth. A little dull for advanced riders imo.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop Skywalker located?
      Loop Skywalker is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.5612, -115.70799.
      ▼ How hard is Loop Skywalker?
      Loop Skywalker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop Skywalker?
      Loop Skywalker has 289 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 289 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,122 ft to 3,261 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop Skywalker a point to point trail?
      Loop Skywalker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop Skywalker?
      Loop Skywalker is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop Skywalker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop Skywalker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Loop Skywalker?
      Loop Skywalker is best visited during: April - November.
      ▼ How do I access Loop Skywalker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop Skywalker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop Skywalker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Loop Skywalker. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop Skywalker?
      Loop Skywalker is a very popular trail. There have been 1,009 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,004 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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