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19.6 miles
Distance
2,366 ft
Climb
-2,048 ft
Descent
02:11:33
Avg time
318 ft
Altitude change
4,928 ft
Altitude min
6,067 ft
Altitude max
4,928 ft
Altitude start
5,246 ft
Altitude end
0.307%
Grade
-18.392%
Grade max
19.248%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
1,018 ft
Distance flat
02:11:33
Avg time

Powderface Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kananaskis Country
    Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

Gravel Access Road
https://kananaskistrails.com/powderface-road/2016/

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 61.4 km avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Powderface Trail Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Creston)
Sep 18, 2026
 Surprisingly hard packed and not too dusty.
Aug 22, 2026 @ 11:27am (America/Creston)
Aug 22, 2026
May 11, 2019 @ 8:48pm
May 11, 2019
Nov 4, 2016 @ 9:46pm
Nov 4, 2016
 50% dry / 50% soft and wet from Hwy 66 to Powderface Creek. No snow on road. Grated 03-Nov-2016.
May 30, 2016 @ 9:16pm
May 30, 2016
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Powderface Trail located?
      Powderface Trail is located in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Kananaskis Country trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.02375, -114.88212.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Powderface Trail?
      Powderface Trail has 2,366 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,048 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,928 ft to 6,067 ft.
      ▼ Is Powderface Trail a point to point trail?
      Powderface Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Powderface Trail?
      Powderface Trail is 19.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Powderface Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Powderface Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Powderface Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Powderface Trail are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Powderface Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Powderface Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Powderface Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 12 minutes to ride Powderface Trail. The trail is 19.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Powderface Trail?
      Powderface Trail has limited popularity data available. There have been 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 90 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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