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1,053 ft
Distance
-168 ft
Descent
5,088 ft
High Point
-173 ft
Altitude change
4,915 ft
Altitude min
5,088 ft
Altitude start
4,915 ft
Altitude end
-16.4%
Grade
-34.4%
Grade max
-6.3%
Grade min
1,053 ft
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Rock Candy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pass Powderkeg
    Blairmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
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    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

Looser and more tech than its neighbour. There are three short rock faces to negotiate before the speed picks up and a few smaller jumps connect you back into Hard Candy.

A great way to indulge in a little extra spice off the top.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Aug 7, 2026 @ 9:46am (America/Creston)
Aug 7, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 @ 9:11pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 5, 2026
Very fun trail with some loam and steep stuff
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Candy

        Where is Rock Candy located?
        Rock Candy is located in Pass Powderkeg, Blairmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pass Powderkeg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.60146, -114.45978.
        How hard is Rock Candy?
        Rock Candy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Rock Candy?
        The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,915 ft to 5,088 ft.
        Is Rock Candy a point to point trail?
        Yes, Rock Candy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Rock Candy?
        Rock Candy is 1,053 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Rock Candy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rock Candy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Rock Candy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rock Candy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Rock Candy?
        Rock Candy is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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