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3.8 miles
Distance
678 ft
Climb
-1,748 ft
Descent
01:24:03
Avg time
-1,070 ft
Altitude change
4,351 ft
Altitude min
5,512 ft
Altitude max
5,421 ft
Altitude start
4,350 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-55.5%
Grade max
41.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,591 ft
Distance flat
01:24:03
Avg time
Razors Edge Details
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Riding AreaBow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
Canmore, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (8 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
An incredible trail with stellar views and exciting terrain that puts it in a class of its own. Razors Edge is like no other ride in the Bow Valley. It’s a BIG all mountain trail that utilizes the distinct and rugged terrain found in Quaite Valley. Accessible via Quaite Valley and Prairie View, Razors starts innocently enough. The first section of undulating singletrack running along a bench cut is one of the easier sections to navigate on this ride. Ascending gradually out of the thick forest and up to the first of many ridge lines, the trail only gets more intense. On the way up you’ll be greeted with short, but steep sections of slab; while climbing and descending. Once on the ridge, the riding gets very technical. The narrow sections of ridge made up of rock, boulders and slab will keep one on their toes, while the descents down the longer sections of slab foretell of the riding yet to come.
What makes this ride so unique is the final section of exposed, steep and open ridge. Expect long and steep sections of slab and in some cases very loose rocks. Incredible views of the surrounding mountains and valley below make this ride not only scenic, but spectacular. The trail builder has really nailed it with this trail, offering something for the more advanced rider that currently does not compare to any other rides in the Bow Valley.
Read more: http://www.bikepirate.com/all-mtn-trails/razors-edge/#ixzz3FfyuPInn
source: bikepirate.com
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 341 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to razors-edge trailhead
(51.042680, -115.090160)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Razors Edge
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Where is Razors Edge located?
Razors Edge is located in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.04268, -115.09016.
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How hard is Razors Edge?
Razors Edge is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Razors Edge?
Razors Edge has 207 m of elevation gain. The trail has 533 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,326 m to 1,680 m.
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Is Razors Edge a point to point trail?
Razors Edge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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