more stats
1,542 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:03:59
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
4,719 ft
Altitude min
4,771 ft
Altitude max
4,720 ft
Altitude start
4,738 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-41.5%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
732 ft
Distance climb
436 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:03:59
Avg time

Trick or Tree Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pass Powderkeg
    Blairmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63119 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18282 in E-Biking
    • #141768 in Trail Running
    • #100901 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #992 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #238 in E-Biking
    • #2,659 in Trail Running
    • #1,677 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

This trail follows the rocky sidehill below the Alberta Summer Games trail. The steep rocky chutes at the north end of it lead to a switchback turn then along the rocky ridge below Alberta Summer Games. There are three alternate lines to descend the rocky cliff, plus an easier access trail.

Access Info

Trailhead: Vehicle parking is available by the Skills Park/Albert Stella Arena located at the bottom of the Pass Powderkeg ski hill. This trail can be reached via the other trails in the riding area. It is near the top of Berma-Grin and the north end of Alberta Summer Games trail. The trail exits on to Double Dirt Spresso.

Tags
Rock slabsRocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 218 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 743 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Avg: 3.45 (7 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      chasingjoy chasingjoy
      Love it. Reminds me of the blue tech trails on the North Shore and Squamish.

      Don't give this a poor rating because you were scared shitless and it terrified you. Become a better rider Karen.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trick or Tree located?
      Trick or Tree is located in Pass Powderkeg, Blairmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pass Powderkeg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.60062, -114.44917.
      ▼ How hard is Trick or Tree?
      Trick or Tree is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trick or Tree?
      Trick or Tree has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,719 ft to 4,771 ft.
      ▼ Is Trick or Tree a point to point trail?
      Trick or Tree is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trick or Tree?
      Trick or Tree is 1,542 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trick or Tree?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trick or Tree. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trick or Tree?
      Trick or Tree is best visited during: June to October.
      ▼ How do I access Trick or Tree? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trick or Tree are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trick or Tree?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Trick or Tree. The trail is 1,542 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trick or Tree?
      Trick or Tree is a very popular trail. There have been 3,436 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,591 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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