Prairie Link Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPowderface
Bragg Creek, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJune - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Land OwnerAlberta Environment and Parks
The Prairie Link trail links [surprise] the Powderface Creek and Prairie Creek trails. Most people ride it from south to north, maximizing the descent/fun. From the south it climbs on a smooth, wide track that begs for a bit of head-to-head competition with your buddies. At the first "summit" drop yer saddle and let it rip down the other side - it's fun, fast and loose. A short climb gets you to the second summit, and then the looooong way down to Prairie Creek. The area has changed a lot over the years, and there are a whole bunch of drainage channels that allow for air and/or vicious faceplants. Yeah! Popping out of the trees into a meadow means you're at the bottom - cross the bridge and you're on Prairie Creek trail. Go right to head back to Powderface trailhead and Hwy 66.
Watch for hikers, cows and horses.
Winter fat biking is allowed:
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/activities-events/winter-activities/fat-biking/
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Prairie Link multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-228 ft
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Altitude min5,319 ft
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Altitude max5,728 ft
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Altitude start5,547 ft
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Altitude end5,318 ft
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Grade-2.2%
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Grade max-36.6%
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Grade min34.6%
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Distance climb4,281 ft
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Distance down1 mile
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Avg time00:26:27
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Avg reverse time00:25:34
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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- 3 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
- 137 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
- 1,390 rides
- Last: Dec 2, 2023
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