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2.1 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-1,844 ft
Descent
00:25:25
Avg time
-1,826 ft
Altitude change
5,327 ft
Altitude min
7,154 ft
Altitude max
7,154 ft
Altitude start
5,328 ft
Altitude end
-16.2%
Grade
-49.9%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:25:25
Avg time
Trail Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPowderface
Bragg Creek, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePrimitive
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Bike TypeAM
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerAlberta Environment and Parks
Connects the summit of Prairie Mountain with Prairie Creek Trail. Trail surface is a mix of single track and eroded off-camber. This trail is much less utilized than the primary Prairie Mountain climb trail, so watch for downed trees and other obstacles.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 56 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to prairie-mountain-backside trailhead
(50.888440, -114.806530)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Mountain Backside
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Where is Prairie Mountain Backside located?
Prairie Mountain Backside is located in Powderface, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Powderface trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88844, -114.80653.
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How hard is Prairie Mountain Backside?
Prairie Mountain Backside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Prairie Mountain Backside?
Prairie Mountain Backside has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,844 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,327 ft to 7,154 ft.
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How long is Prairie Mountain Backside?
Prairie Mountain Backside is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
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