Kootenay Rockies

Cranbrook

Singletrack State of Mind

Sunny days and mild winters mean that Cranbook is one of the first to see the trails clear of snow come spring. Located in the Rocky Mountain Trench between the Purcell and Rocky mountains, Cranbrook is an ideal mountain bike destination with several distinct trail areas and rides—from quiet singletrack to black-diamond descents—all situated close to the city.

Number of Trails:

149

Highest Elevation:

2,204 m

Trails:

easy: 35
intermediate: 78
difficult: 31
extra difficult: 5

Getting Here & Trail Access

Located at the southern end of the Columbia Valley, within the Canadian Rockies, Cranbrook is where the Rocky Mountains and Purcell mountains meet. It's an easy escape from Calgary and towns just south of the Canada/USA border.

Cranbrook on Trailforks.com

If you are driving, Highway 3 runs right through Cranbrook coming from southern Alberta from the east or from Castlegar and the Okanagan from the west. Highway 93 connects Cranbrook with Golden and Banff to the north and with Montana in the south.

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