The closest wilderness recreation area to Calgary, the Bragg Creek Area has recently exploded in popularity with new trails being constructed each year. The Elbow Valley holds X-Country and Downhill trails that host world renown annual races. Most trails are ride-able from Mid May - October, however the snow pack is usually low enough that many people ride these trails year round with studded tires, or Fat Bikes.
Click on highlighted names for full trail descriptions. More trail descriptions coming soon...
Multi - Trail Networks:
A. West Bragg Creek MTB Trails (click here)  - It's all about the flow! The most popular trail network in Alberta for a quick stress detox, or mountain bike vacation. Boasts numerous X-Country Mountain Bike Trails that allow you to add on as many kilometers as time and your legs will allow. With manageable climbs, smooth flowing descents and connections to Moose Mountain Trails, this area has a lot of something for everyone and is the closest trail network to Calgary.
B. Moose Mountain MTB Trails (click here) - Moose Mountain offers a mix of x-country and downhill trails with some of the most challenging technical riding in Alberta, mixed with family friendly leisurely rides. The downhill trails involve single track with north shore style ramps, jumps, berms and the option to shuttle your ride on most trails. Alternatively, burn all of your fat stores on a strenuous x-country trail, or take the kids for a relaxing ride on an easy nature loop.
Individual Trails:
Name
1. Cox Hill
2a. Jumpingpound Ridge
2b. Jumpingpound Summit
3. Jumpingpound Ridge & Cox Hill
4. Canyon Creek
5. Powderface Creek to Prairie Creek
6. Powderface to Prairie Link
7. Powderface Ridge
8. Quirk Creek & Wildhorse Trails
9. Elbow Loop
10. Forgetmenot Mountain Rounder
11. Mount Burns Loop
12. Volcano Ridge Loop
Distance
13.1 km
  13.7 km
10.5 km
19 km
15.7 km
21 km
12.3 km
8.5 km
28.9 km
42.5 km
45.7 km
65.4 km
40.3km
Elev Gain
 747/-860m
 612 m
487/-658 m
 879/-1099 m
    
715 m
401 m
 432/-627 m
 
914m
 610 m
 505 m
 
Time
2 - 4 Hrs
2 - 4 Hrs
1.5 - 3 Hrs
2.5 - 5 Hrs
2 - 4 Hrs
2-4 Hrs
1 - 3 Hrs
2 - 3 Hrs
3 - 4 Hrs
3 - 6 Hrs
4 - 6 Hrs
6 - 8 Hrs
5 - 7 Hrs
Phys/Tech
4 / 4
3 / 3
3 / 3
5 / 4
2 / 2
3 / 3
2 / 3
4 / 4
2 / 2
3 / 2
4 / 4
5 / 4
3 / 2
  • Distance - car to car distance except for traverses or trails that terminate at the start of another trail
  • Elevation Gain - total elevation gain
  • Downhill Trails  - show negative elevation gains
  • Time - car to car time except for traverses or trails that terminate at the start of another trail
  • Physical / Technical - difficulty based on a scale of 5, with 1 being easiest and 5 being hardest

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