more stats
1,161 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
3,299 ft
Altitude min
3,315 ft
Altitude max
3,299 ft
Altitude start
3,310 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
614 ft
Distance climb
151 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Playground Passage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #152250 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123263 in E-Biking
    • #315798 in Trail Running
    • #151854 in Hiking
    • #48463 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #67537 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,602 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,900 in E-Biking
    • #12,950 in Trail Running
    • #9,267 in Hiking
    • #1,326 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2,207 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

This is a semi-paved, mostly gravel pathway that traverses the upper area of Idlewild.

This pathway passes zip-lines, playgrounds, covered pavilions, and public washrooms.

Continuing across an old red bridge brings you to Classroom Crossing.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 16, 2026
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Playground Passage Trail Reports

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Jun 10, 2026 @ 9:15am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 10, 2026
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 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...
Nov 18, 2023 @ 10:52am
Nov 18, 2023
Nov 8, 2023 @ 10:28am
Nov 8, 2023
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on Jun 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Playground Passage located?
      Playground Passage 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 49.49909, -115.73075.
      ▼ How hard is Playground Passage?
      Playground Passage is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Playground Passage?
      Playground Passage has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,299 ft to 3,315 ft.
      ▼ Is Playground Passage a point to point trail?
      Playground Passage is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Playground Passage?
      Playground Passage is 1,161 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Playground Passage?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Playground Passage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Playground Passage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Playground Passage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Playground Passage?
      The estimated time to ride Playground Passage is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,161 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Playground Passage?
      Playground Passage is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 49 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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