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3,688 ft
Distance
387 ft
Climb
00:15:00
Avg time
389 ft
Altitude change
4,377 ft
Altitude min
4,766 ft
Altitude max
4,377 ft
Altitude start
4,767 ft
Altitude end
10.5%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
28.9%
Grade min
3,373 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:15:00
Avg time
Lower Prospector Climb Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaExshaw Mountain
Exshaw, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop
This trail is the access for the entire Prospector 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 Wonder Ridge (both part of the Prospector Loop).
Access Info
Park in the parking lot north of the school on the west side of the creek. You can also park in the signed area by the legion, but please do be respectful wrt to nudity / changing and no drinking in the pakring lot.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 52 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 649 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to lower-prospector-climb trailhead
(51.064210, -115.168020)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Prospector Climb
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Where is Lower Prospector Climb located?
Lower Prospector Climb is located in Exshaw Mountain, Exshaw, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Exshaw Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.06421, -115.16802.
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How hard is Lower Prospector Climb?
Lower Prospector Climb is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Prospector Climb?
Lower Prospector Climb has 387 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,377 ft to 4,766 ft.
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Is Lower Prospector Climb a point to point trail?
Lower Prospector Climb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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