more stats
3,251 ft
Distance
-177 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time
-178 ft
Altitude change
3,437 ft
Altitude min
3,615 ft
Altitude max
3,615 ft
Altitude start
3,438 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
2,815 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:03:33
Avg time

The Wizard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #120
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55702 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27124 in E-Biking
    • #117082 in Trail Running
    • #144623 in Hiking
    • #22074 in Horseback
    • #8404 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,711 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,806 in E-Biking
    • #6,640 in Trail Running
    • #8,527 in Hiking
    • #463 in Horseback
    • #439 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

End of the Wizard trail, a great variation to add a little fun into your ride.

This is a new alignment following the 2021 logging.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 70 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 450 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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The Wizard Trail Reports

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Creston)
Sep 26, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 @ 10:45am (America/Creston)
Jun 28, 2026
May 17, 2026 @ 11:33am (America/Creston)
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Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
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on Sep 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
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      Directions to the-wizard trailhead (49.509060, -115.709860)

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      The Wizard - Cranbrook Community Forest
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      0:51 | 183 | Dec 4, 2020 , Cranbrook
      4.3 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 57%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 14%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Wizard located?
      The Wizard is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50906, -115.70986.
      ▼ How hard is The Wizard?
      The Wizard is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Wizard?
      The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,437 ft to 3,615 ft.
      ▼ Is The Wizard a point to point trail?
      The Wizard is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Wizard?
      The Wizard is 3,251 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Wizard?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Wizard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Wizard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Wizard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Wizard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Wizard. The trail is 3,251 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Wizard?
      The Wizard is a very popular trail. There have been 1,354 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,360 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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