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SavePublic land east of the Barrier Lake PRA / Hwy 40 along the Hwy 68 corridor around Lusk Ridge and Mount Baldy.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
AKA: Barrier Dam, Lusk Ridge
google parking directions Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
35 trails
- Snowshoe
11 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 5
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Jun 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 13
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 16
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 35
- Trails Snowshoe
- 11
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,895 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,155 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,488 ft
- Reports
- 134
- Photos
- 99
- Ridden Counter
- 3,652
Popular Barrier Lake Mountain Biking Trails
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 107 ft • 54 •
This trail runs along the powerline beside Barrier Lake. South of the junction it is signed as a hiking trail , it provides a nice alternative to StoneyTrail [which gets lots of horse traffic].
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 741 ft • 27 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 4,777 ft • 9 ft • 23 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,742 ft • 250 ft • 16 • • hike
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 682 ft • 55 ft • 11 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 2,726 ft • 51 ft • 5 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 1,483 ft • 0 ft • 4 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 997 ft • 44 ft • 1 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Barrier Lake Mountain Bike Routes
Prairie View to Jewell Pass Loop Featured
★ 4.4 • 10 miles • 2,053 ft • 2 • Loop •
An oldie but a goodie! The PV-JP Loop has been a mainstay of the local riding scene since the '90s. This...
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,721 ft • 5 • Loop •
Park at east entrance of Barrier Lake. Take . Connect and go down . At the bottom/end of , connect with...
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,534 ft • 7 • Loop •
Probably the most pleasant way to get around . CCH is a great descent, but the ride back to Barrier Dam...
13 miles • 2,155 ft • 1 • Loop •
A twist on the classic - route. This version starts at the northeast end of Trails which creates a...
9 miles • 1,936 ft • 2 • Loop •
An oldie but a goodie! The PV-JP Loop has been a mainstay of the local riding scene since the '90s. This...
15 miles • 3,086 ft • 7 • Loop •
Park at Barrier Lake. Bike up Prairie View; down Razors Edge; back up Quaite Creek; down and back to the...
Photos of Barrier Lake Mountain Bike
Videos of Barrier Lake Mountain Bike
trail: Lusk Pass Trail
10:50 |
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Jun 16, 2026 , Exshaw
826 |
Aug 18, 2017 , Exshaw
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusk Pass Trail | Jun 15, 2026 @ 12:48pm (America/Edmonton) Jun 15, 2026 | Unknown | Zemu | ||
| Lusk Pass | Jun 15, 2026 @ 12:48pm (America/Edmonton) Jun 15, 2026 | Unknown | Zemu | ||
| Lusk Pass Cutoff Trail | Jun 15, 2026 @ 12:48pm (America/Edmonton) Jun 15, 2026 | Unknown | Zemu | ||
| Marmot Falls Trail | Jan 17, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Edmonton) Jan 17, 2026 | Icy | hamiltonspiderman | ||
| Troll Falls Trail | Jan 17, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Edmonton) Jan 17, 2026 | Icy | hamiltonspiderman | ||
| Troll Falls - Marmot Falls Connector | Jul 5, 2025 @ 9:55am Jul 5, 2025 | Dry | conanf | ||
| Barrier Powerline | Aug 4, 2023 @ 11:04am Aug 4, 2023 | Variable | zorp |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ryang | wishlist | route | activity #97230095 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 8:44pm 2 days |
| Zemu | add | video | activity #97127262 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:38am Jun 16, 2026 |
| Zemu | add | report | activity #97078454 and 2 more | Jun 15, 2026 @ 5:56pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| jillianphilpott | wishlist | trail | activity #96651611 and 1 more | Jun 9, 2026 @ 8:47pm Jun 9, 2026 |
| sebas515 | wishlist | route | activity #89051535 | Feb 16, 2026 @ 5:18pm Feb 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | almost the entire descent section is on public... | Oct 10, 2023 @ 11:18am Oct 10, 2023 | ||
| trail | This trail is closed | May 17, 2023 @ 8:32pm May 17, 2023 | ||
| trail | Unsure if built yet? Proposed? | Aug 11, 2017 @ 7:50pm Aug 11, 2017 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Valley Provincial Park | 14 | 3.9 km | |||
| Exshaw Mountain | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6.1 km | |
| Jumpingpound Ridge | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6.2 km | |
| Sibbald Lake | 1 | 5 | 7.1 km | ||
| Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 10.1 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 16 | 26 miles | 3,881 ft | 12 miles | 1,781 ft | #7,227 | #90 | 99 | 134 | 10 | 3,315 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | #9,081 | #103 | 92 | 1 | 95 | ||||||
| Horse | 1 | 12 miles | 1,201 ft | 6 miles | 509 ft | #1,512 | #19 | 59 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 35 | 28 miles | 3,894 ft | 12 miles | 3,156 ft | #4,986 | #35 | 134 | 757 | |||
| Trail Running | 35 | 28 miles | 3,894 ft | 12 miles | 3,156 ft | #5,266 | #50 | 134 | 108 | |||
| Snowshoe | 11 | #1,596 | #50 | 4 | ||||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Barrier Lake
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Barrier Lake?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Barrier Lake are:
- Lusk Pass Trail (4/5)
- Marmot Falls Trail (0/5)
- Troll Falls Trail (0/5)
- Lusk Pass Cutoff Trail (0/5)
- Barrier Powerline (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Barrier Lake?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Barrier Lake are:
- July (70 activities)
- August (69 activities)
- June (68 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Barrier Lake?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Barrier Lake. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Barrier Lake?
The longest trail in Barrier Lake is Lusk Pass Trail at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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