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1.8 miles
Distance
-1,321 ft
Descent
00:19:29
Avg time
-1,321 ft
Altitude change
4,911 ft
Altitude min
6,232 ft
Altitude max
6,232 ft
Altitude start
4,911 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-42.1%
Grade max
2 miles
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:19:29
Avg time

Sidetrax Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Prairie Mountain
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111187 in Trail Running
    • #111607 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    AE+P

Sidetrax was envisioned and created to offer an intermediate level trail that finishes on the Canyon Creek Road side of the Prairie Mountain Shoulder.
It starts at the same location as 4th Horseman and intersects with all the black and double black trails on the east side of the shoulder.
There is signage at each intersection, so if riding for the first time ensure you are making the correct choice at each intersection.

Access Info

Climb the Prairie Mountain Shoulder access road and the Road to Gondor climb trail follow signage for 4th Horseman and look to the right side of the entrance for the start of Sidetrax.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 202 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 617 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Sidetrax Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2026 @ 5:48pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 1, 2026
A few small puddles.
Aug 20, 2026 @ 3:21pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:39am (America/Creston)
Aug 15, 2026
Jul 10, 2026 @ 4:04pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 10, 2026
The steep sections are dry now.
Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 8, 2026
Almost perfect conditions. The 2 steep sections are pretty slick and will cause some major butt pucker as you slide uncontrollably down and aim...
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on Sep 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.48 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sidetrax trailhead (50.889310, -114.781620)

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      Sep 28, 2024 @ 3:21pm
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      Videos

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      10:46 | 555 | Nov 1, 2023 , Bragg Creek
      Conquering Slippery Roots: Sidetrax in Wet...
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      13:06 | 331 | Oct 30, 2023 , Bragg Creek
      Sidetrax - Prairie Mountain
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      7:04 | 236 | Aug 23, 2023 , Bragg Creek
      Sidetrax | Prairie Mountain MTB
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      11:08 | 623 | Aug 15, 2022 , Bragg Creek

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Claire79
      Bring your N95 mask someone wrote from 2021!Hahahaha! You’re outside ! Who the hell wore a mask even outside ! Absolute **tard
      Lweather
      Nice new trail addition to husky, and I think a great addition. Nothing terribly difficult as a blue trail, but has a good introduction to some steep riding, loose corners, loam, and easy tech sections. It's got several steep/loose sections into nice built berms which keep things fun. Definitely a good addition for those who are wanting to dabble into black riding, but find blues easy.
      aka-bigsteve aka-bigsteve
      A fun trail that is still a bit raw. Bone dry and very dusty on October 8. Bring your N95 mask if in a group! Or be first.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Sidetrax located?
      Sidetrax is located in Prairie Mountain, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Prairie Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88931, -114.78162.
      How hard is Sidetrax?
      Sidetrax is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.8%.
      What is the elevation gain for Sidetrax?
      The trail has 1,321 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,911 ft to 6,232 ft.
      Is Sidetrax a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sidetrax is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Sidetrax?
      Sidetrax is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Sidetrax?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidetrax. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Sidetrax? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidetrax are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Sidetrax?
      The estimated time to ride Sidetrax is approximately 19 minutes. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      How busy is Sidetrax?
      Sidetrax is a very popular trail. There have been 3,366 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,450 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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