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SaveSeveral east facing trails run along lower the region east Deerfoot trail along the creek mainly north of Memorial Drive (but currently also includes Pearce Estate on the south side of the river), and the east facing slope trails, spanning around the Spark Science Center all the way to Winston's Golf course, possibly to McKnight or 64 ave
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: City Managed
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- Mountain Bike
38 trails
- E-Bike
24 trails
- Hike
38 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
Region Details
- 13
- 5
- 17
- 3
Region Status
Open as of May 29, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 38
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 38
- Trails E-Bike
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 38
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,236 ft
- Total Vertical
- 685 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,084 ft
- Reports
- 189
- Photos
- 29
- Ridden Counter
- 6,858
Popular Bottomlands Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 709 ft • 0 ft • 595 •
Runs parallel to the paved path closer to the river for a stint, then reconnects. Can be used to pass slower riders.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3,770 ft • 0 ft • 205 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,227 ft • 0 ft • 200 •
Take this single track to connect Gerry's Trail to Oasis - Forest Edge West - and then Forest Edge or Northern Plateau. Its not as well beaten in as Gerry's but about the same as Oasis. Better than gravel paths IMHO.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,115 ft • 2 ft • 179 •
Flat gravel access road running along the river the length of Harvie's Passage, continuing beside it to Barley's Point. Stop for a swim in the current or to watch the kayak's.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 4,081 ft • 17 ft • 169 •
Trail runs along the edge of the Winston Heights Golf course, watch for off-leash dogs.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,276 ft • 5 ft • 115 •
BP Discovery Trail is part of the Park trail network. Wide gravel path.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,749 ft • 11 ft • 112 •
Singletrack connecting Middle Strubletrack to the paved path at the bottom of the bluff.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 1,332 ft • 10 ft • 104 •
curvy trail running higher beside , up & down sections, some vegetation over growth makes seeing trail more difficult at high speeds. Trail is in the middle of the cropped area in the picture, not sure how to remove other parts or...
Bottomlands Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 310 ft • 7 • Out & Back •
Welcome to Bottomlands - trails maintained by the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance (CMBA). This is a long...
3 miles • 216 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
Welcome to Bottomlands - trails maintained by the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance (CMBA). This is a short...
3,058 ft • 55 ft • 0 •
Short pedal up a hill, around the circle thing, across the top and back down again, just enough to get a...
Photos of Bottomlands Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow River Dirtway | May 29, 2026 @ 11:54am (America/Edmonton) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | cptkirk63 | ||
| 14st NW paved pathway | May 3, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Edmonton) May 3, 2026 | Ideal | mtbcliff | ||
| Science! | Jul 15, 2025 @ 5:35pm Jul 15, 2025 | Dry | ur55 | ||
| Regional Path - Zoo Parking | Jul 11, 2025 @ 5:59pm Jul 11, 2025 | Ideal | kinglis | ||
| TSIF | Dec 31, 2024 @ 4:03pm Dec 31, 2024 | Snow Covered | mtbcliff | ||
| ZooLink | Dec 11, 2024 @ 5:08pm Dec 11, 2024 | Dry | ur55 | ||
| Nose Creek Connector | Jul 13, 2024 @ 1:16am Jul 13, 2024 | Ideal | ur55 | ||
| Edgemont Blvd NW Paved Path | Apr 23, 2024 @ 7:11am Apr 23, 2024 | Ideal | CheeseDrink | ||
| Edgemont Estates NW Paved Path | Apr 23, 2024 @ 7:11am Apr 23, 2024 | Ideal | CheeseDrink | ||
| Winston's Golf | Apr 23, 2024 @ 5:36pm Apr 23, 2024 | Dry | cagood |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan1983 | add | karma | activity #97376792 and 1 more | Jun 20, 2026 @ 3:09am Jun 20, 2026 |
| cptkirk63 | add | report | activity #95802008 | May 29, 2026 @ 2:21pm May 29, 2026 |
| mtbcliff | add | report | activity #93995319 | May 3, 2026 @ 4:41pm May 3, 2026 |
| kinglis | add | report | activity #93992577 | May 3, 2026 @ 4:07pm May 3, 2026 |
| cptkirk63 | add | report | activity #93112109 | Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:05pm Apr 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Construction on the slope has removed a couple... | Sep 14, 2022 @ 5:18pm Sep 14, 2022 | ||
| trail | Have updated to better match actual park path | Aug 3, 2020 @ 9:17pm Aug 3, 2020 | ||
| trail | Trail unclear - following paths does not match... | Aug 3, 2020 @ 6:44pm Aug 3, 2020 | ||
| trail | Fun cruise. Some vegetation overlap. | Jul 28, 2020 @ 11:34pm Jul 28, 2020 | ||
| trail | A bit grown in, pay attention to stay on trail... | Jul 28, 2020 @ 11:28pm Jul 28, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland | 17 | 6 | 0.8 km | ||
| McHugh Bluff | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1.8 km | |
| Scotman (Down) Hill Shorts | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2.1 km | |
| Cigarette Slopes | 2 | 3 | 3.3 km | ||
| Elbow Park | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 38 | 22 miles | 1,237 ft | 8 miles | 686 ft | #4,467 | #56 | 27 | 189 | 3 | 21,663 | |
| E-Bike | 24 | 13 miles | 774 ft | 5 miles | 679 ft | #5,646 | #55 | 186 | 397 | |||
| Hike | 38 | 22 miles | 1,237 ft | 8 miles | 686 ft | #7,476 | #61 | 189 | 2 | 139 | ||
| Trail Running | 38 | 22 miles | 1,237 ft | 8 miles | 686 ft | #4,547 | #41 | 2 | 189 | 2 | 3,052 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Bottomlands
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bottomlands?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bottomlands are:
- Bow River Dirtway (4.1/5)
- Strubleclimb (4/5)
- Winston's Golf (4/5)
- Winston's Golf Upper (4/5)
- Middle Strubletrack (3.9/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Bottomlands?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Bottomlands are:
- May (88 activities)
- June (85 activities)
- July (79 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Bottomlands?
Check the Bottomlands trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Bottomlands?
The longest trail in Bottomlands is Edgemont Blvd NW Paved Path at 1.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- By suissecheese
& contributors - Admins: CMBA, DonYx, ryancartiers, CMBA
- #18872 - 8,746 views
- bottomlands activity log | embed map of Bottomlands mountain bike trails |
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