Alberta · Mountain biking

Quirk Creek trail

An out-and-back mountain bike trail in Alberta, Canada.

4.6 mi
round trip
665 ft
climb
Intermediate
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Quirk Creek trail is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Alberta, Canada, inside McLean Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It is 2.3 miles each way, 4.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,350 ft and 5,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 410 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 1: small obstacles like roots and loose stones, fine for most riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 17 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Quirk, Mount Barwell and Quirk Ridge. For camping, Beaver Flats Campground and Paddy's Flat Campground are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.

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