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- Mountain Bike
47 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
77 trails
- Trail Running
77 trails
- Snowmobile
5 trails
- Snowshoe
34 trails
- Backcountry Ski
10 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 15, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 28
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 49
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 77
- Trails Trail Running
- 77
- Trails Snowmobile
- 5
- Trails Snowshoe
- 34
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 10
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,481 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,253 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,488 ft
- Reports
- 489
- Photos
- 206
- Ridden Counter
- 13,179
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Barrier Lake
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Exshaw Mountain
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Popular Exshaw Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,065 ft • 17 ft • 1,625 •
This fun and techy section of the Loop has lots to challenge and entertain intermediate to advanced riders. It starts with a climb to the top of the ridge that gives it it's name. From there the trail doubles back along the ridge and...
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 899 ft • 0 ft • 1,598 •
This is the lower decent of the Prospector Loop and is mostly flowy trail with fewer drops and tech than other sections. Originally it continued on to the south-east with some great slabs and switchbacks, but this bottom half and...
• 80 ★ 4.3 • 3,688 ft • 387 ft • 1,576 •
This trail is the access for the entire Loop as well as some other unsanctioned trails in the area. It is a solid 11% gradient with little time to warm up. Keep going up the more moderate Middle Prospector to access Upper Prospector and...
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 4,590 ft • 257 ft • 1,524 •
After the relatively mellow , continues the climb but resumes the steepness of . The high point coincides with the northern tip of the trail and is a common rest stop. There is even a water dish for you furry friend. The decent has...
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,290 ft • 86 ft • 1,145 •
This is the middle section of the original climb. This section is actually quite a lot more moderate then the or the climb on , so a chance to catch your breath between steep sections.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,066 ft • 3 ft • 516 •
This one of 3 alternate endings to created in 2023 as a planned development will make the original finish un-usable. This is a very well built trail with lots of drops and features. For an easier ending look for the new blue trail...
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,451 ft • 0 ft • 295 •
Blue descent trail to exit The . A fun way to get home or prepare for another lap up!
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 2,493 ft • 54 ft • 252 •
Steep slab descent down to the up track of - Enjoy safely and respect the local Exshaw community.
Exshaw Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 810 ft • 4 • Loop •
Loop is a regional favorite. Well built with more drops, tech, and slab than is common for this area. The...
★ 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 • 11 miles • 1,902 ft • 7 • Loop •
razors edge loop from parking lot
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...
Photos of Exshaw Mountain Bike
Videos of Exshaw Mountain Bike
trail: Lower Prospector Climb
0:31 |
112 |
Dec 10, 2020
trail: Lower Prospector Climb
2:17 |
1517 |
Feb 1, 2018
trail: Lower Prospector Climb
0:11 |
609 |
Jun 19, 2017
trail: Lower Prospector Climb
9:31 |
855 |
Apr 23, 2016
trail: Lower Prospector Climb
9:41 |
692 |
Feb 9, 2016
trail: Lower Prospector Climb
0:16 |
451 |
Aug 20, 2015
trail: Lower Prospector Climb
0:23 |
845 |
Aug 20, 2015
trail: Lower Prospector Climb
6:45 |
616 |
Jun 3, 2015
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| 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 | ||
| Last Call | Jun 14, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Creston) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | WisemanJeff | ||
| Wonder Ridge | Jun 14, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Creston) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | WisemanJeff | ||
| Upper Prospector Descent | Jun 14, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Creston) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | WisemanJeff | ||
| Upper Prospector Climb | Jun 14, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Creston) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | WisemanJeff | ||
| Middle Prospector | Jun 14, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Creston) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | WisemanJeff | ||
| Lower Prospector Descent | Jun 14, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Creston) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | WisemanJeff | ||
| Dust N Bones | May 24, 2026 @ 9:44am (America/Creston) May 24, 2026 | Dry | cinemod13 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| ryang | wishlist | route | activity #97230095 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 8:44pm 2 days |
| Zemu | add | video | activity #97127262 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:38am 3 days |
| WisemanJeff | comment | trail | activity #97103450 and 1 more | Jun 16, 2026 @ 5:55am Jun 16, 2026 |
| Zemu | add | report | activity #97078454 and 2 more | Jun 15, 2026 @ 5:56pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| WisemanJeff | add | report | activity #97021076 and 5 more | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:29pm Jun 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Just a damn great trail. | Jun 16, 2026 @ 5:56am Jun 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Borderline double black in spots for sure... | Jun 16, 2026 @ 5:55am Jun 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a nice trail. Most of it is tighter... | Jul 23, 2025 @ 8:19pm Jul 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is a great trail with tons of interesting... | Jul 3, 2025 @ 10:42pm Jul 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Definitely one of the best trails in the bow... | Jul 3, 2025 @ 2:47pm Jul 3, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k48 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge43 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k59 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge47 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 47 | 30 miles | 4,239 ft | 14 miles | 2,402 ft | #2,571 | #26 | 203 | 489 | 16 | 11,606 | |
| E-Bike | 11 | 4,311 ft | 89 ft | 1,512 ft | 538 ft | #6,821 | #49 | 358 | 3 | 438 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | #300 | #41 | 11 | ||||||||
| Horse | 2 | 13 miles | 1,194 ft | 6 miles | 696 ft | #1,900 | #20 | 133 | 21 | |||
| Hike | 77 | 34 miles | 4,222 ft | 14 miles | 3,251 ft | #3,940 | #26 | 485 | 2 | 3,230 | ||
| Trail Running | 77 | 34 miles | 4,222 ft | 14 miles | 3,251 ft | #4,133 | #30 | 485 | 2 | 328 | ||
| Snowmobile | 5 | #296 | #5 | |||||||||
| Snowshoe | 34 | 7 miles | 856 ft | 2 miles | 2,402 ft | #915 | #26 | 6 | 4 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 10 | #578 | #18 | 110 | ||||||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 1 mile | 413 ft | 417 ft | 1 | 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Exshaw
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What are the best places to ride in Exshaw?
Exshaw has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Exshaw?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Exshaw are:
- Lower Prospector Descent (4.5/5)
- Wonder Ridge (4.3/5)
- Last Call (4.3/5)
- Lower Prospector Climb (4.3/5)
- Middle Prospector (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Exshaw?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Exshaw are:
- August (202 activities)
- July (192 activities)
- June (185 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Exshaw?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Exshaw. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Barrier Lake Sight
- Bow River View Sight
- Lusk Pass Camp Camping
- Marmot Falls Sight
- Lusk Ridge East Summit
- Horton Hill Summit
- Horton Ridge Summit
- Stony Creek Group Campground Camping
- Lusk Ridge South Summit
- Lusk Ridge West Summit
- South Ghost Peak (8,471 ft)
- Cross Peak (8,396 ft)
- Mount Lorette (8,054 ft)
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