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2,972 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-463 ft
Descent
00:06:41
Avg time
-460 ft
Altitude change
4,716 ft
Altitude min
5,176 ft
Altitude max
5,176 ft
Altitude start
4,715 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-41.9%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
2,582 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:06:41
Avg time

Spare Change Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pass Powderkeg
    Blairmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #87672 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43607 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,288 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #531 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

Downhill trail on the upper Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill. Most of the old Alberta Cup Downhill was wiped out by logging for new ski runs. This trail incorporates small parts of the old trail including the upper rock drop. Near the bottom there is a ride around through the woods that avoids riding off a rock on to a steep wooden ramp.
The big drops and jumps can be bypassed,

Access Info

The trail starts at the top of the ski hill. It can be reached by riding up Chainsaw Massacre The bottom of the trail connects to Roots O'Hazard by riding part of 75 Cents. Together these two downhill trails provide 1.7 km and 275 vertical metres of downhill.

Disclaimer

No shuttling on the ski hill.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 47 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 358 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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      Drops 5Views 3Wooden features 2Rock slabs 1Berms 1Boardwalk 1Trail Sign 1

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spare Change located?
      Spare Change is located in Pass Powderkeg, Blairmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pass Powderkeg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.60048, -114.45783.
      ▼ How hard is Spare Change?
      Spare Change is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spare Change?
      Spare Change has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 463 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,716 ft to 5,176 ft.
      ▼ How long is Spare Change?
      Spare Change is 2,972 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spare Change?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spare Change. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spare Change?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spare Change are:
      • September (56 activities)
      • August (53 activities)
      • July (25 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spare Change? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spare Change are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spare Change?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Spare Change. The trail is 2,972 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spare Change?
      Spare Change is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,871 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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