Off-Road Trails in Alberta

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Learn more about 3150 Trail
3150 Trail

3150 Trail

This is an old logging road. Conditions can rapidly change due to weather and the time of year. Expect mud, snow, stumps, and logs with a few washouts along the way. There is a river…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Adanac Trail
Adanac Trail

Adanac Trail

This is a gravel road that provides access to beautiful views of the mountains, camping, and trails for ATVs, SXSs, and dirt bikes. This road will bring you into the Castle Provincial Park, which does…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Allison creek Trail
Allison creek Trail

Allison creek Trail

The Allison Creek trail is an excellent alternative to the main road to move up & down the valley while having a good time. You will mostly encounter a dirt trail with many hardened bumps…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek

This is a dirt trail that leads you to the south portion of the Porcupine Hills Public Land Use Zone. It offers a nice trail through the forests of the Porcupine Hills with many opportunities…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Brule Lake Hill Climb
Brule Lake Hill Climb

Brule Lake Hill Climb

This gorgeous hill climb starts in the Brule Lake OHV area. An easy-to-follow path allows you to take in the stunning views of the Roche Perdrix and surrounding mountains, assuming the fog clears up! You'll…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
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Brule Lake Trail

Brule Lake Trail

With multiple entrances to the Brule Lake Trail, you will ride on a sandy/rocky path. You will notice deep walls of the trail, some of which are roof height. But it's mainly flat with rolling…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Butcher Lake Road
Butcher Lake Road

Butcher Lake Road

This is mostly a hard-pack gravel road that is maintained & gives you access to Butcher Lake & valley area. You will find many great views of the Rockies & also the prairies due to…
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Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Devils Gap
Devils Gap

Devils Gap

As the TransAlta Road descends into the valley, follow the trail heading left along the base of the riverbed. The trail will be mostly packed river rock with the potential for a few larger rocks…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about East Trout Creek Road
East Trout Creek Road

East Trout Creek Road

Take Highway 520 exit off Highway 22. The route starts off on gravel road, but a third of the way in turns to dirt roads, and there are numerous areas with significant ruts. Weather can…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Gettin' Skinny
Gettin' Skinny

Gettin' Skinny

This trail has a good mix of mud, dirt, ruts, and a technical forest section! You'll come across a few mud holes and ruts. Once you hit the pipeline site, you'll enter a tight technical…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Gosling Lake Trail
Gosling Lake Trail

Gosling Lake Trail

This is mostly a hard dirt trail, with some mud sections and a few ruts. There are a bunch of camp spots where you can set up and spend the night--or camp out right at…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Grande Mountain Trail
Grande Mountain Trail

Grande Mountain Trail

This is a nice trail to the top of Grande Mountain. The trail is best done before winter unless you have chains but it is not recommended as I slid down one section backwards once…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hummingbird Road
Hummingbird Road

Hummingbird Road

This route is very easy and all-skill-level friendly, with some rough sections from tree roots and rocks. You can expect some nice views of mountains and meadows; the trail can be dusty when dry, so…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Kananaskis To Canmore (Smith Dorrien Trail)
Kananaskis To Canmore (Smith Dorrien Trail)

Kananaskis To Canmore (Smith Dorrien Trail)

This route is a great detour to take, The route is a gravel/dirt road that will take you from Kananaskis Lakes to Canmore, on this route you will pass Old Goat Glacier, Spray Lake and…
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Total Miles
37.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Limestone to Marble Mountain Gate
Limestone to Marble Mountain Gate

Limestone to Marble Mountain Gate

This trail takes you from Limestone Mountain to Marble Mountain by the gate. This trail will test your limits. Good climbs and some areas to play and test the capabilities of your vehicle. There are…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Lost Knife
Lost Knife

Lost Knife

The trailhead is off Highway 40 west of Cochrane, just past the South Ghost Recreation Site. There's a wide-open area to stage at and air down if needed. Expect lots of snow during the winter;…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Lost Knife Northern Section
Lost Knife Northern Section

Lost Knife Northern Section

This trail has everything from ruts, mud bridges, and a couple of rocky hill climbs that can be tricky for smaller tire vehicles, it is open year-round so in winter time there is ice, snow,…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about McGillivray Bible Camp
McGillivray Bible Camp

McGillivray Bible Camp

Easy trail in the summer that leads to some great camping locations. The trail can become difficult in the winter but offers a good introduction to snow wheeling. During summer conditions, this trail can be…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Nordegg Rail Trail
Nordegg Rail Trail

Nordegg Rail Trail

Step back in time and embark on a journey along the Nordegg Rail Trail, a historic route that once served as a vital lifeline for the region's transportation network. This meticulously maintained trail offers a…
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Total Miles
25.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about North Forestry Trunk Road
North Forestry Trunk Road

North Forestry Trunk Road

The Forestry Trunk Road is a well-established gravel road that was built to support the oil and gas as well as the forestry industries. This route has opened up the region for hunting, fishing, and…
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Total Miles
58.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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