more stats
3,141 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:04:46
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
4,500 ft
Altitude min
4,537 ft
Altitude max
4,523 ft
Altitude start
4,500 ft
Altitude end
-0.721%
Grade
-6.99%
Grade max
8.302%
Grade min
1,000 ft
Distance climb
1,546 ft
Distance down
473 ft
Distance flat
00:04:46
Avg time

Ridge Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Montane
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #109569 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85240 in Trail Running
    • #113892 in Hiking
    • #22474 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,552 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,580 in Trail Running
    • #1,916 in Hiking
    • #326 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A connector between the Harvie Heights climb (AKA Tibit's Quarry) and the Meander trail. A nice mix of forest, meadow and open glades. Several branches lead away, but the trail follow the main line. It is signed at either end.

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MeadowRidgeline

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 415 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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Ridge Traverse Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2026 @ 11:54am (America/Creston)
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Aug 25, 2025 @ 12:50pm
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May 16, 2025 @ 10:16am
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Oct 11, 2023 @ 1:28pm
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May 5, 2023 @ 4:13pm
May 5, 2023
 Completely clear of snow. No deadfall or windfall.
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on Oct 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridge Traverse located?
      Ridge Traverse is located in Montane, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Montane trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.12881, -115.37987.
      ▼ How hard is Ridge Traverse?
      Ridge Traverse is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.721%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge Traverse?
      Ridge Traverse has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,500 ft to 4,537 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridge Traverse a point to point trail?
      Ridge Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridge Traverse?
      Ridge Traverse is 3,141 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridge Traverse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridge Traverse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ridge Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridge Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridge Traverse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Ridge Traverse. The trail is 3,141 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ridge Traverse?
      Ridge Traverse is a very popular trail. There have been 2,665 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,592 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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