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1.1 miles
Distance
-755 ft
Descent
00:08:04
Avg time
-755 ft
Altitude change
5,108 ft
Altitude min
5,863 ft
Altitude max
5,863 ft
Altitude start
5,108 ft
Altitude end
-12.9%
Grade
-38.8%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:08:04
Avg time

Ushoulda Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Prairie Mountain
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • AKA
    You Shoulda
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #22065 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5315 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    AE+P

Rough, natural singletrack with a couple of optional jumps about halfway down.

Access Info

Access to the start of the trail is off of the Husky Road. The end of the trail connects to the Elbow Valley trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 747 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Ushoulda Trail Reports

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Aug 5, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 5, 2026
Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 8, 2026
 Rode July 6 and was pretty good as for trail conditions. Trail needs some TLC and a good trail day.
Jul 3, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 3, 2026
 Rain did some damage. Worst shape this has been in for a long time. Roots and rocks make u vibrate all the way down.
Jun 15, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Creston)
Jun 15, 2026
May 23, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Edmonton)
May 23, 2026
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Avg: 4.07 (21 votes)
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        Directions to ushoulda trailhead (50.883750, -114.773180)
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        4:52 | 495 | May 22, 2023 , Bragg Creek
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        7:31 | 486 | Jul 30, 2022 , Bragg Creek
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        18:32 | 362 | Oct 9, 2021 , Bragg Creek
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        5:53 | 411 | Jun 28, 2021 , Bragg Creek

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        UShoulda Loop
        ★ 3.5 • 3 miles • 1,039 ft • 2 • Loop •
        - Park at Ing's Mine parking lot and ride out to the Husky Road. - Go up the Husky Road to the top where...
        57
        Mooseduro 2025 Short Course
        13 miles • 2,899 ft • 3 •
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        MMBTS Solstice Chase Beginner Course
        11 miles • 3,399 ft • 7 •
        Solstice chase event beginner course. Ride the blue trails on Prairie Shoulder. Trail Order: (optionally...
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        4 ★ 33%
        3 ★ 29%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ushoulda

        ▼ Where is Ushoulda located?
        Ushoulda is located in Prairie Mountain, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Prairie Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88375, -114.77318.
        ▼ How hard is Ushoulda?
        Ushoulda is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ushoulda?
        The trail has 755 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,108 ft to 5,863 ft.
        ▼ Is Ushoulda a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ushoulda is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ushoulda?
        Ushoulda is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ushoulda?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ushoulda. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ushoulda?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ushoulda are:
        • May (46 activities)
        • August (45 activities)
        • June (43 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Ushoulda? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ushoulda are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ushoulda?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Ushoulda. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ushoulda?
        Ushoulda is a very popular trail. There have been 6,778 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,129 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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