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        Thunderhill is home to Tread The Thunder Bike Club. With 150m of elevation and amazing views of the surrounding valley landscape its definitely a must for bikers and hikers looking to enjoy some longer down hill runs in the prairies. Easy access road makes it great for shuttling riders to the top to burn down a few extra laps.
        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
        eBikes Allowed: Yes
        Shuttleable: YES
        AKA: Tread The Thunder
        Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
        Parking Lot google parking directions
        Access Info:
        Chalet Parking Lot
        Activities Click to view
        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Caution as of Feb 1, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        23
        Trails Mountain Bike
        34
        Trails E-Bike
        33
        Trails Hike
        34
        Trails Trail Running
        34
        Trails Snowshoe
        19
        Trails Downhill Ski
        12
        Trails Nordic Ski
        15
        Total Distance
        8 miles
        Total Descent
        963 ft
        Total Vertical
        485 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,877 ft
        Reports
        21
        Photos
        13
        Ridden Counter
        55

        Popular Thunderhill Mountain Biking Trails

        90 5.0 1 mile 21 ft 7
        A great downhill for all age riders, from beginner to experienced, with a few easy bridge crossings. This trail is often hiked as well so be cautious of others on trail. Due to the great elevation it is a tougher climb with a few punchy...
        90 0.0 4,665 ft 20 ft 7
        A very fun downhill with lots of cool natural and man made features. Can be done uphill but be prepared to hurt and put in a few hard efforts as there are a number of steeper sections that will test your legs. There is 90m of elevation...
        85 5.0 2,799 ft 6 ft 4
        From the lower parking lot Cook & Cooke 2 is fun gentle downhill with some fun sections mixed in. If you choose to do it from the road back to the lower parking lot there is approximately 30 meters of climbing.
        5 0.0 1,017 ft 0 ft 3
        Short connector trail to go directly to Cook & Cooke trail from the upper chalet.
        85 0.0 1,512 ft 3 ft 2
        Ready to ascend? Easy access to loop lower Formo or bail out from the decent to catch the Chalet
        70 0.0 1,598 ft 64 ft 2
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 64 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 5.0 5,112 ft 122 ft 1
        Gravel path winding through treed area. Great for all ages and abilities year round.
        95 0.0 1,079 ft 0 ft 1
        Use as the easy connector from top of T-bar to start of Cooke and Cook trail. Wide open ski trail to bolt down.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        • 1 rides

        Photos of Thunderhill Mountain Bike

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        Apr 16, 2021 @ 7:27pm
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        Recent Trail Reports

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        Mario-Lovefistupdateregionactivity #93408713
        Apr 25, 2026 @ 7:10pm
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        Mario-Lovefistupdatetrailactivity #93240264 and 4 more
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        Mario-Lovefistaddtrailactivity #93236897 and 7 more
        Apr 23, 2026 @ 1:38pm
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        Mario-Lovefistaddreportactivity #88225387 and 5 more
        Feb 2, 2026 @ 10:50am
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        RobTerHorstriddentrailactivity #86421613
        Dec 31, 2025 @ 7:14pm
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        RobTerHorsttrailRandy's RidgelineRenamed as Randy's Ridgeline
        Nov 16, 2025 @ 2:23pm
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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike348 miles965 ft2 miles486 ft
        #5,490#131321400
        E-Bike338 miles965 ft2 miles486 ft
        #6,435#21206
        Hike348 miles965 ft2 miles486 ft
        2137
        Trail Running348 miles965 ft2 miles486 ft
        #10,361211
        Snowshoe193 miles171 ft3,409 ft476 ft
        #1,691#1914
        Downhill Ski12
        #940#2
        Nordic Ski15
        #2,333#345

        Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderhill

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Thunderhill?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Thunderhill are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Thunderhill?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Thunderhill are:
        • July (7 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the Thunderhill reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Thunderhill?
        There are 1 parking locations listed in Thunderhill. The most popular parking spots are:
        What is the longest trail in Thunderhill?
        The longest trail in Thunderhill is Grazier Trail at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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