2.0 miles
Distance
316 ft
Climb
-533 ft
Descent
00:26:52
Avg time

Prairie Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Powderface
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #49618 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21419 in E-Biking
    • #2856 in Trail Running
    • #2139 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Alberta 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
  • Altitude change
    -216 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,317 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,766 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,536 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,322 ft
  • Grade
    -2.1%
  • Grade max
    -18.2%
  • Grade min
    21.7%
  • Distance climb
    4,367 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    574 ft
  • Avg time
    00:26:52
  • Avg reverse time
    00:27:17
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on Dec 21, 2024
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      Prairie Link Trail Reports

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      Dec 21, 2024 @ 10:34am
      Dec 21, 2024
      		 Compact snow, icy sections and exposed soul
      Jul 18, 2024 @ 10:15am
      Jul 18, 2024
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 8:47am
      Jun 13, 2024
      Jun 11, 2024 @ 3:00pm
      Jun 11, 2024
      		 A couple of muddy sections and the horses were through right after the trail was wet in one spot, but otherwise the trail is in fine condition. ...
      Apr 25, 2024 @ 10:28am
      Apr 25, 2024
      		 Snow packed, ice and dry/wet sections. Spikes necessary.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 40 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
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      • 293 rides
      • Last: Jan 16, 2025

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      Dec 27, 2018 @ 4:54pm
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      Dec 27, 2018 @ 4:54pm
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