more stats
2,579 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,539 ft
Altitude min
3,573 ft
Altitude max
3,540 ft
Altitude start
3,540 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
1,132 ft
Distance climb
1,168 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

Stinger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hinton Bike Park
    Hinton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28925 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132672 in Trail Running
    • #114820 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #473 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,433 in Trail Running
    • #1,939 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

An advanced flow trail at the Hinton Bike Park built in 2013 by HMBA and Hoots Inc.

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BridgesFlowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 231 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Stinger Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2025 @ 10:37am (America/Edmonton)
Sep 13, 2025
Jun 15, 2025 @ 12:11pm
Jun 15, 2025
 Perfect conditions on my favorite trail. Fast linked corners, an absolute blast.
Jun 5, 2025 @ 11:14am
Jun 5, 2025
Sep 6, 2024 @ 12:28pm
Sep 6, 2024
Jun 16, 2023 @ 6:24pm
Jun 16, 2023
 Hero dirt
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on Sep 13, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stinger located?
      Stinger is located in Hinton Bike Park, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Hinton Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.38686, -117.58075.
      ▼ How hard is Stinger?
      Stinger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stinger?
      Stinger has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,539 ft to 3,573 ft.
      ▼ Is Stinger a point to point trail?
      Stinger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stinger?
      Stinger is 2,579 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stinger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stinger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stinger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stinger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stinger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Stinger. The trail is 2,579 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stinger?
      Stinger is a very popular trail. There have been 1,227 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,012 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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