more stats
4,114 ft
Distance
-209 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-211 ft
Altitude change
3,626 ft
Altitude min
3,837 ft
Altitude max
3,837 ft
Altitude start
3,625 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
3,839 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

The J Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Creek
    Hinton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60136 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109439 in Trail Running
    • #123877 in Hiking
    • #11375 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #941 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,985 in Trail Running
    • #2,178 in Hiking
    • #325 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Hinton

Fun flowy single track. Climb from Just Get There to the EZ viewpoint then return on the J.

Access Info

Access via Just Get There trail or Halloween Connector

Tags
FlowyViews
Trail Supporters
  • Hinton Mountain Bike Association
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 77 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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The J Trail Reports

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Nov 28, 2022 @ 8:55am
Nov 28, 2022
 reporter Pipeline open, people are fat biking.
Jul 8, 2021 @ 11:59am
Jul 8, 2021
 Trail blocked by pipeline construction.
Oct 2, 2020 @ 6:37pm
Oct 2, 2020
Mar 23, 2020 @ 7:14pm
Mar 23, 2020
 reporter Snow packed
Jan 31, 2020 @ 7:49pm
Jan 31, 2020
 reporter Some bare or ice patches but riding really well groomed packed snow.
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Status:
on Nov 28, 2022
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Oct 22, 2014 @ 7:37pm
      Oct 22, 2014
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      Feb 14, 2014 @ 9:40am
      Feb 14, 2014

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      Routes with this trail

      172
      Hinton All Trails
      41 miles • 5,148 ft • 20 • Loop •
      This covers all of the xc trails in the Hinton Bike Park.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The J located?
      The J is located in Happy Creek, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Happy Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.37063, -117.60333.
      ▼ How hard is The J?
      The J is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The J?
      The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,626 ft to 3,837 ft.
      ▼ Is The J a point to point trail?
      The J is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The J?
      The J is 4,114 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The J?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The J. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The J?
      The J is best visited during: May - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access The J? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The J are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The J?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The J. The trail is 4,114 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The J?
      The J is a very popular trail. There have been 892 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 876 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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