The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Alberta

The trail to Summit Lakes follows an old fire road, and is not very steep, making an easy and pleasant bike ride through the forest. It’s best in mid to late summer when the track has had a chance to dry out, though some sections will always be muddy....

A fire road leads from Pyramid Lake to the base of Pyramid Mountain, making a worthwhile bike ride on it’s own, but also making the approach for the [scrambler’s route to the summit](https://fatmap....

This is the first leg of the journey to Fryatt Valley, a highly-rated backcountry camping destination in Jasper National Park. Backpackers often hike this road to get into Fryatt Valley, but as a wide path completely in the forest, it is not particularly interesting....

Start from the parking lot and take Whitetail up, as it is a bit easier and there's less downhill traffic coming right at you. Then at the junction, continue on Braggin Rights to head up to the start of Merlin View....

This trail is for everyone. You can really enjoy some great wood features on Star Wars. It heads down through the forest and pops out above the river where you get an amazing view of Rundle Mountain....

The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) is hands-down one of the most famous bikepacking routes in the world. Covering about 2,745 miles, the route runs from Banff, Alberta, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico (on the US/Mexico border)....

The Horseshoe and G8 loops offer a quick, easily-accessible mountain bike ride that can be reached from downtown Canmore without a car. While these trails might make for a relatively quick ride, they shouldn’t be overlooked! The delectable slice of loamy singletrack on this hillside hides deep beneath the forest canopy....

The Canmore Nordic Centre was originally constructed for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Since hosting the nordic ski races for the Olympic games, the Canmore Nordic Centre has continued to attract world cup XC ski races, and serves as the training ground for the Canadian Olympic Cross Country Ski Team, the Canadian National Team, and several club teams....

The short Prairie View to Jewel Pass loop packs a serious punch into such a short ride! With a steep climb to start, most riders will quickly be hike-a-biking to complete the climb up the steep doubletrack toward the small mountain summit....

Canmore’s Highline Trail runs across the flanks of Mount Lawrence Grassi and Grassi Knob, high above the town of Canmore. The trail spends most of its time deep in the forest, but when it does break out of the trees, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the town of Canmore and the Bow Valley....

The Montane Traverse Trail traverses the flanks of the mountains to the north of Canmore. This burly ride may start right on the edge of town, but it quickly turns into a backcountry-style epic....

"An awesomely-technical test piece with amazing views, Razor's Edge is like no other trail in the Canmore area," [writes](https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/bike-bike-trails-alberta-canada/) BikeCanmore.ca. The ride is anchored by tricky sections of slab rock riding, with a final long, exposed descent down a rocky, slab-filled ridgeline, "with spectacular views of the surrounding peaks," according to BikeCanmore....