Off-Road Trails in Alberta

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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
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Margaret Lake
Margaret Lake

Margaret Lake

This short route will bring you from the Waiverous Valley Road up to the lake. This route has some ruts and bits of mud, but overall is pretty "stock" friendly. Heavy rain or snow can…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about McLean Creek Trail
McLean Creek Trail

McLean Creek Trail

McLean Creek Trail is a well-traveled gravel road branching off Highway 66 west of Bragg Creek, Alberta. The route is wide enough for full-size trucks and trailers, with a packed gravel surface that can become…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
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
2Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North-Central Forestry Trunk Road
North-Central Forestry Trunk Road

North-Central Forestry Trunk Road

This route covers the section of the forestry trunk road (Highway 40) from Highway 752 west of Rocky Mountain House out to Highway 11 just outside Nordegg. This is a fairly easy route that can…
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Total Miles
56.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Powderface Trail
Powderface Trail

Powderface Trail

This overlanding route brings you through part of the beautiful Kananaskis area, you will be greeted by countless mountain views, a nice gravel road, and plenty of hiking trails all along the way. There are…
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Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Quirk Ridge
Quirk Ridge

Quirk Ridge

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.…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about RaceHorse Creek Pass
RaceHorse Creek Pass

RaceHorse Creek Pass

This pass is very scenic with many different ground surfaces to tackle. This jeep trail is mostly dirt at the start and becomes rockier as you go. 4X4 is definitely required. You will find loose…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rock Lake Road
Rock Lake Road

Rock Lake Road

Rock Lake Road serves as one of the primary access routes into a diverse and scenic region of Alberta's eastern Rockies. Along this route, travelers will find several turnoffs leading to a variety of outdoor…
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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about RR100 10-13 Access Road
RR100 10-13 Access Road

RR100 10-13 Access Road

This is a gravel/dirt road that has some mud sections as well as some washouts. 4x4 is recommended. There is access to a ton of OHV trails, and it dead-ends at an oil well site.…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls

This is an in-and-out type trail to waterfalls. If you go during winter months, they will be frozen. You'll cross a few water crossings and some mud holes along the route, and a couple of…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Skyline Loop
Skyline Loop

Skyline Loop

A fun, easy & scenic hard-packed gravel road that is maintained during the summer months. It can be slippery during rainy & snowy days. Great views are present on the east & west fingers of…
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Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Smith Creek
Smith Creek

Smith Creek

This trail will take you to the base of some large mountains, offering beautiful scenery, overland camping opportunities, and the ability to hike further up the mountain once you get to the end of the…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Stud Creek Road
Stud Creek Road

Stud Creek Road

This dirt road will lead you through the northernmost area of the Ghost PLUZ, through logging and pipeline areas along the Red Deer River, and all the way to Highway 40. Depending on the time…
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Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Tent Mountain Trail
Tent Mountain Trail

Tent Mountain Trail

This trail is located right before the Alberta/British Columbia border. The trail is dirt and can have some pretty bad ruts and large puddles at times. There are two bridge crossings. This trail includes a…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Top of the World
Top of the World

Top of the World

This trail is open from May 1 to November 30; however, if there is snow, this trail should be avoided. It is a consistent steep climb. The first bypass of the trail is to the…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about TransAlta Falls
TransAlta Falls

TransAlta Falls

Note: After marker 39, the trail is only accessible from December 1- March 31. It's a fairly easy trail depending on snowfall that most 4x4s will be able to do; the more snow, the harder…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Waiparous Creek Road
Waiparous Creek Road

Waiparous Creek Road

This is one of the main access trails in the Waiparous Creek area that branches off from Waiparous Valley Road. This trail will take you along the beautiful creek while offering stunning views of the…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ATV trails in Alberta

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
3Easy
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
1Easy
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
4Moderate
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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
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UTV/side-by-side trails in Alberta

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
3Easy
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
1Easy
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
4Moderate
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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
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