more stats
1,050 ft
Distance
-157 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
3,769 ft
Altitude min
3,926 ft
Altitude max
3,926 ft
Altitude start
3,770 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
-3.5%
Grade min
1,050 ft
Distance down
00:00:56
Avg time

Upper FST Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grande Cache
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44678 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11234 in E-Biking
    • #133554 in Trail Running
    • #319383 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #719 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #134 in E-Biking
    • #2,449 in Trail Running
    • #4,428 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

A short fast connector through the poplars to get to FST from Griffith Trail.

Access Info

Turn down and west at the Raven and Crow Info board on Griffith Trail.

Tags
BermsJumps

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Upper FST Trail Reports

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Jan 8, 2023 @ 11:10am
Jan 8, 2023
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groomed and trees removed
Sep 28, 2020 @ 8:50pm
Sep 28, 2020
Riding well. Kudos to the builder! Tree down at bottom of Upper FST (jct w/ FST); chainsaw would be best, but a 30cm handsaw would work well...
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on Jan 8, 2023
Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to upper-fst trailhead (53.874590, -119.152050)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper FST located?
      Upper FST is located in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Grande Cache trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.87459, -119.15205.
      ▼ How hard is Upper FST?
      Upper FST is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 14.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper FST?
      The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,769 ft to 3,926 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper FST a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper FST is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper FST?
      Upper FST is 1,050 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper FST?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper FST. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper FST? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper FST are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper FST?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper FST. The trail is 1,050 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper FST?
      Upper FST is a very popular trail. There have been 217 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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