Quirk Ridge

Total Miles 2
Technical Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This trail is closed from April 30 to November 30. It's a moderately challenging trail with some decent articulation sections, off-camber sections, narrow sections, and some mud at the start, depending on recent rainfall volumes. There is also a fairly big rock that will need to be driven over if you're driving a wider vehicle but can be avoided in a narrower vehicle. At the top, the trail ends for all but dirt bikes. The end for 4-wheel vehicles is a truly beautiful view of the valley below and the Bow River that is more than worth the adventure up. Some side trails can be explored but they're narrower trails and there are limited areas to meet oncoming traffic. There are no bypasses either and few places to turn around, so you will have to be committed for the most part.

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Difficulty

Expect off-camber sections and moderate articulation sections.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

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Xavier Lefebvre
Nov 01, 2025
Open
this trail was an amazing way I coyld test out my 4Runner, I surprised myself with how well it made it up. great trail super pretty!!!
Mark Leggott
Oct 31, 2025
Open
Trail was dry and in great shape, really had to pay attention heading up and down, tight at the top, but the view was amazing!
Arsh Khosa
Jul 18, 2025
Open
The first two switchbacks are tricky needed a lot of flex. IFS might struggle.
Ryan P
Jul 04, 2025
Open
The gatekeeper was nearly dry but the trail is pretty rough from when it was wet. The one switchback (at the top of the crevasse/hill) developing a deep notch and its turned into a tricky obstacle.
Don Egan
Jul 01, 2024
Open
definitely recommend lockers if you're running IFS. deep notches and steep rocky climbs will keep you in 4low for half the journey.. hope you don't mind a little pin striping and bruised wheels to remember your trip here

Quirk Ridge Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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