more stats
4,623 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-277 ft
Descent
00:05:36
Avg time
-277 ft
Altitude change
4,576 ft
Altitude min
4,853 ft
Altitude max
4,853 ft
Altitude start
4,577 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-33.6%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
407 ft
Distance climb
3,648 ft
Distance down
564 ft
Distance flat
00:05:36
Avg time

Makoons Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Black Mountain Trail Network
    Nordegg, Alberta
  • Ref Number
    #3
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21060 in E-Biking
    • #24271 in Snowshoeing
    • #10993 in Adaptive Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #92 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #278 in E-Biking
    • #817 in Snowshoeing
    • #282 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Makoons is a green rated (easier), adaptive flow trail. Notable trail features include: rollers, berms and it is built to adaptive MTB specifications.

Makoons means ‘bear cub’ in Ojibwe, in honor of the baby bears who call Black Mountain home. From Baby, to Mama, to Papa Bear, everyone will enjoy this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
BermsFlowyRollers

Local Trail Association

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 84 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Makoons Trail Reports

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Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Edmonton)
Sep 12, 2026
Trails have usual wet spots but are running pretty well.
Sep 4, 2026 @ 5:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 4, 2026
Ride dirt not Mud. The area is experiencing a bit more moisture this past week and into the weekend. Trail conditions entering the weekend are...
Aug 26, 2026 @ 3:23pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 26, 2026
Flooooooowwwww
Aug 1, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 1, 2026
Jul 16, 2026 @ 8:32am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Makoons located?
      Makoons is located in Black Mountain Trail Network, Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Black Mountain Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.43651, -116.24314.
      ▼ How hard is Makoons?
      Makoons is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Makoons?
      Makoons has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 277 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,576 ft to 4,853 ft.
      ▼ Is Makoons a point to point trail?
      Yes, Makoons is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Makoons?
      Makoons is 4,623 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Makoons?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Makoons. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Makoons?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Makoons are:
      • August (32 activities)
      • July (16 activities)
      • September (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Makoons? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Makoons are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Makoons?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Makoons. The trail is 4,623 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Makoons?
      Makoons is a very popular trail. There have been 190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 277 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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