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1.4 miles
Distance
203 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:08:44
Avg time
124 ft
Altitude change
4,560 ft
Altitude min
4,697 ft
Altitude max
4,573 ft
Altitude start
4,697 ft
Altitude end
1.706%
Grade
-7.884%
Grade max
20.579%
Grade min
3,321 ft
Distance climb
3,094 ft
Distance down
829 ft
Distance flat
00:08:44
Avg time
Forebay road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCanmore
, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonAll season
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
Road along the top of the dam. A good connector from the Canmore Nordic Centre to Highline
Access Info
From where the Rundle Forebay dam meets Spray Lakes road
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 12 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 49 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 604 rides
- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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Directions to forebay-road trailhead
(51.087310, -115.378729)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forebay road
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Where is Forebay road located?
Forebay road is located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08731, -115.37873.
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What is the elevation gain for Forebay road?
Forebay road has 203 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,560 ft to 4,697 ft.
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Is Forebay road a point to point trail?
Forebay road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Forebay road?
Forebay road is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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