Mountain Biking Trails
Montane Traverse
Trail type: Singletrack
Beginner/Intermediate
Location: Cougar Creek parking lot on Benchlands Trail
Distance: Variable, depending on which trails you follow
Begin on the west side (same side as the parking lot) of Cougar Creek. Bike along the gravel until you come to a fork in the trail. The beginning of this trail is signed and there are marked junctions along the trail. There are several turnoffs you can take heading back into town, or for a longer ride you can continue to Harvie Heights.
The Alpine Club
Trail type: Singletrack
Beginner/Intermediate
Location: Cougar Creek parking lot on Benchlands Trail
Distance: Variable, depending on which trails you follow
Begin on the east side (opposite the parking lot) of Cougar Creek. Once you pass the houses on the right hand side, turn right onto the singletrack that will take you up. There are a few different routes you can take, and major junctions are signed. An alternate starting point for this network of trails is at the Alpine Club of Canada Clubhouse.
Rundle Riverside
Trail type: Singletrack
Advanced- Technical Skills Required
Location: Canmore Nordic Centre
Distance: 18.5 km one way
Average time: 2 hours
This singletrack trail begins at the Canmore Nordic Centre (follow the Banff Trail) and ends at the golf course in Banff. This trail is fairly technical and you will encounter many rocks and roots. You can begin at either end of the trail. Ambitious mountain bikers can combine the Goat Creek Trail (see description in Multi Use Trail section) with the Rundle Riverside Trail for a longer ride.
Location: 907A 7th Ave
Open 7 days per week from 09:00-18:00
Phone: 403-678-1295