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599 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
00:01:40
Avg time
91 ft
Altitude change
5,039 ft
Altitude min
5,130 ft
Altitude max
5,039 ft
Altitude start
5,130 ft
Altitude end
15.221%
Grade
7.713%
Grade max
62.932%
Grade min
599 ft
Distance climb
00:01:40
Avg time

Oven Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99585 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29744 in E-Biking
    • #135291 in Trail Running
    • #153777 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,435 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #373 in E-Biking
    • #2,498 in Trail Running
    • #2,881 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Oven is a real burner. Steep, gravelly, with a couple of steps, Oven provides the connection from the Ziggy's climb to the top of Back Door / Nector Noodle. If you stick around, you'll find things will start to heat up

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 134 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 455 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Oven Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 1:29pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 19, 2026
Aug 21, 2025 @ 2:48pm
Aug 21, 2025
 Closed for wildfire protection work.
Aug 7, 2025 @ 6:33pm
Aug 7, 2025
Jul 12, 2025 @ 3:38pm
Jul 12, 2025
Aug 4, 2024 @ 3:50am
Aug 4, 2024
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Status:
on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.08 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Bikelyftas Bikelyftas
      Just a steep fire road. I recommend riding/pushing up to then ride down back door.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Oven located?
      Oven is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08952, -115.39503.
      ▼ How hard is Oven?
      Oven is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.221%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Oven?
      Oven has 91 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,039 ft to 5,130 ft.
      ▼ Is Oven a point to point trail?
      Oven is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Oven?
      Oven is 599 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Oven?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Oven. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Oven?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Oven are:
      • July (122 activities)
      • August (42 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Oven? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Oven are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Oven?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Oven. The trail is 599 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Oven?
      Oven is a very popular trail. There have been 3,052 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,366 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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