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Quaite Creek Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCanmore
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Seasonlate May - November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking#29645 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Land ManagerAlberta Parks
Quaite Valley trail links to the Jewell Pass, Prairie View and Razors Edge trails. Connect to Quaite Valley by parking in the Heart Creek Day Use Area, riding the Quaite Valley Connector west to the Quaite Valley trail. The trail can also be accessed directly off Hwy 1, about 2km east of the Lac Des Arc interchange, and makes for faster in-and-out from Razor's Edge. Alternatively, the trail may be accessed via Prairie View or Jewell Pass.
Quaite Valley trail was completely trashed by the 2013 Flood, and subsequently rebuilt by Alberta Parks and the Friends of Kananaskis Country. From the highway, it's a rocky climb all the way to the campground, ~2km. After the campground, it's a mix of double and singletrack to the junction with Prairie View and Jewell Pass. The trail is much smoother and less steep than it used to be, and even has a couple of descents built into it to give your legs a rest. Overall, it's easier than it used to be, and won't leave you gassed. The trail ends at the junction with Prairie View and Jewell Pass. Go up Prairie View for about 500 metres to access Razors Edge.
Keep an eye out for hikers, especially between Hwy 1 and the campground.
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More Stats for Quaite Creek mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change921 ft
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Altitude min4,376 ft
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Altitude max5,306 ft
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Altitude start4,376 ft
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Altitude end5,297 ft
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Grade5.974%
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Grade max-24.394%
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Grade min39.8%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2,812 ft
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Distance flat796 ft
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Avg time00:39:51
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Avg reverse time00:17:54
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