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2,579 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,539 ft
Altitude min
3,573 ft
Altitude max
3,540 ft
Altitude start
3,540 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
1,132 ft
Distance climb
1,168 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:05:38
Avg time

Stinger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hinton Bike Park
    Hinton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33021 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91246 in Trail Running
    • #37734 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

An advanced flow trail at the Hinton Bike Park built in 2013 by HMBA and Hoots Inc.

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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Sep 13, 2025 @ 10:37am (America/Edmonton)
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Jun 15, 2025 @ 12:11pm
Jun 15, 2025
Perfect conditions on my favorite trail. Fast linked corners, an absolute blast.
Jun 5, 2025 @ 11:14am
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Sep 6, 2024 @ 12:28pm
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Jun 16, 2023 @ 6:24pm
Jun 16, 2023
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Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (12 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stinger

        Where is Stinger located?
        Stinger is located in Hinton Bike Park, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Hinton Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.38686, -117.58075.
        How hard is Stinger?
        Stinger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
        What is the elevation gain for Stinger?
        Stinger has 10 m of elevation gain. The trail has 10 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,079 m to 1,089 m.
        Is Stinger a point to point trail?
        Stinger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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