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2.0 miles
Distance
316 ft
Climb
-533 ft
Descent
00:26:52
Avg time
-216 ft
Altitude change
5,317 ft
Altitude min
5,766 ft
Altitude max
5,536 ft
Altitude start
5,322 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
4,367 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:26:52
Avg time
Prairie Link Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPowderface
Bragg Creek, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJune - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerAlberta Environment and Parks
The Prairie Link trail links [surprise] the Powderface Creek and Prairie Creek trails. Most people ride it from south to north, maximizing the descent/fun. From the south it climbs on a smooth, wide track that begs for a bit of head-to-head competition with your buddies. At the first "summit" drop yer saddle and let it rip down the other side - it's fun, fast and loose. A short climb gets you to the second summit, and then the looooong way down to Prairie Creek. The area has changed a lot over the years, and there are a whole bunch of drainage channels that allow for air and/or vicious faceplants. Yeah! Popping out of the trees into a meadow means you're at the bottom - cross the bridge and you're on Prairie Creek trail. Go right to head back to Powderface trailhead and Hwy 66.
Watch for hikers, cows and horses.
Winter fat biking is allowed:
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/activities-events/winter-activities/fat-biking/
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 14 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 364 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Directions to prairie-link trailhead
(50.861890, -114.832820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Link
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Where is Prairie Link located?
Prairie Link is located in Powderface, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Powderface trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.86189, -114.83282.
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How hard is Prairie Link?
Prairie Link is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Prairie Link?
Prairie Link has 316 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 533 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,317 ft to 5,766 ft.
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Is Prairie Link a point to point trail?
Prairie Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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