more stats
3,809 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:10:34
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
4,593 ft
Altitude min
4,600 ft
Altitude max
4,594 ft
Altitude start
4,600 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
203 ft
Distance down
2,867 ft
Distance flat
00:10:34
Avg time

Stinky D Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62976 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85140 in Trail Running
    • #98830 in Hiking
    • #2803 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Horseback
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner

Great piece of single track. Flows well clockwise. Lots of fast and tight turns as you enter past the sign then a couple of gullies and a short steep climb followed by a few more twists a fun gentle descent. Great views at the end!

Access Info

From the Teadybear's Picnic and Peyto Pit Road, start with a moderate climb then take left at branch/sign. The official Stinky D starts at the branch/sign located at the top of the climb.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 222 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Stinky D Trail Reports

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Jul 1, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 1, 2026
Oct 16, 2025 @ 1:22pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 16, 2025
"Area closure in place for the safety of visitors and the public during the mechanical forest thinning, burning and log hauling operations....
Sep 18, 2025 @ 10:18pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 18, 2025
All downed trees have been cleared since the last report. Clear sailing.
Aug 17, 2025 @ 11:30am
Aug 17, 2025
Large tree down about 2/3 way through.
Jun 24, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Jun 24, 2025
Tree covering the trail.
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on Jul 1, 2026
Avg: 4.21 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to stinky-d trailhead (51.187480, -115.498980)

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      1 Review & Comments

      tangaroa05
      Really fun trail and one of my favorites in Banff. Starts out with a rocky climb but then goes into great skinny singletrack flow-like trail through some berms and fun hits. It can be tricky for some newer riders but definetly an amazing trail with great veiws. Do not ride this counterclockwise.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stinky D located?
      Stinky D is located in Tunnel Mountain Bench Area, Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Tunnel Mountain Bench Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.18748, -115.49898.
      ▼ How hard is Stinky D?
      Stinky D is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stinky D?
      Stinky D has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,593 ft to 4,600 ft.
      ▼ Is Stinky D a point to point trail?
      Stinky D is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stinky D?
      Stinky D is 3,809 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stinky D?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stinky D. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stinky D? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stinky D are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stinky D?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Stinky D. The trail is 3,809 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stinky D?
      Stinky D is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,270 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,239 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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