Mountain Biking in the Elbow Valley

What a glorious way to spend a day

There are many great trails, well maintained and super fun to grind up and glide down in the Elbow Valley west of Bragg Creek and in the Moose Mountain area.

Powering up steep rooty trails onto the tops of ridges and hillsides, working up a sweat, is a very satisfying way to enjoy the mountains and build fitness.

Riding down can feel like flying!

Mountain biking in the Elbow Valley is a great way to spend a day outside.

2023 Ride Summary

Below are links to some of the rides we did in 2023. Click the photos to learn more about each ride.

I have also included a list of the rides with distance and elevation gain so you can see at a glance which rides are longer and have more uphill. Click on the name of the ride to read about it.

2023 Rides

Braggin’ Rights – Merlin View – Kestrel Link Up

West Bragg Creek / Elbow Valley Rides

Trail	Distance	Elevation Gain	Parking
Braggin’ Rights	8.0 km	235 meters	West Bragg Creek
Ridgebacks 1 & 2	8.3 km	267 meters	Station Flats
Elbow Valley Trail¹	13.9 km	384 meters	Powderface Creek Trailhead
Jumpingpound Ridge Trail¹	10.6 km	552 meters	Powderface Trail
Braggin’ Rights – Merlin View – Kestrel Link Up	17 km	500 meters	West Bragg Creek
Ridgebacks, Bobcat, Snakes & Ladders Link Up	22.0 km	900 meters	Station Flats
NOT RECOMMENDED:
Ford Creek and Ford Knoll	6.0 km	280 meters	Forgetmenot Pond

1 – Depending on where you choose to turn around, these rides could be shorter or longer.

I will add more rides to the list this year. If your favourite trail is not included on the list, please let me know in the comment box below. I would love to get out and try your favourites.