more stats
3.8 miles
Distance
1,130 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
00:36:28
Avg time
986 ft
Altitude change
4,595 ft
Altitude min
5,606 ft
Altitude max
4,596 ft
Altitude start
5,584 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
5,069 ft
Distance down
623 ft
Distance flat
00:36:28
Avg time

Norquay Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banff National Park
    Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Asphalt/Tarmac Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

Mount Norquay paved access road used to reach Upper Stoney and Lower Stoney mountain bike trails.

3 switchbacks.

Also used by many road bikers who just want to climb & descend.

Access Info

turn off Trans-Canada or continue from regional path across bridge.

Disclaimer

watch for traffic

Tags
BridgesTight and twisty

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Norquay Switchbacks located?
      Norquay Switchbacks is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.18581, -115.58273.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Norquay Switchbacks?
      Norquay Switchbacks has 1,130 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 144 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,595 ft to 5,606 ft.
      ▼ Is Norquay Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Norquay Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ How long is Norquay Switchbacks?
      Norquay Switchbacks is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Norquay Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Norquay Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Norquay Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Norquay Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Norquay Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Norquay Switchbacks. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Norquay Switchbacks?
      Norquay Switchbacks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 451 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 476 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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