Parks, Trails & Playgrounds

Pass Powderkeg Mountain Bike Trails

Photo courtesy of Raven Eye Photography

Pass Powderkeg is a great place to go for a ride. Trail construction is underway with numerous trails already in place.  From beginner to expert, single track, cross-country or to our Jay Hoots Designed Bike Park – we have you covered.  Check out our Master Plan Trail Map for more information.  No services or uphill transport provided.  

www.uroc.ca  United Riders of Crowsnest

Community Walking Trails

The Crowsnest Community Trail is a 23 km, non-motorized route that connects the communities of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass together. The trail is a combination of asphalt, gravel, and natural trail surfaces.

Use the route to travel between communities, visit local businesses, and tour incredible historical sites, such as the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and the Bellevue Underground Mine. On the way, the trail takes you through stunning natural areas. Watch for wildlife along Crowsnest River, stop at the viewpoint overlooking Frank Slide and Turtle Mountain, and enjoy spectacular Crowsnest Pass vistas.

As you move between communities, stop at the trail interpretive kiosks to learn more about Crowsnest Pass’ amazing natural and cultural history.

To learn more about the Crowsnest Community Trail, check out the Trail Brochure and Map for route and attraction information.

Trail Etiquette:

  • This is a multi-use trail system.
  • Please respect other trail users.
  • Travel on the right-hand side.

Biker Etiquette:

  • Yield to pedestrians
  • Be audible
  • Pass on left when safe
  • Maintain control

Wildlife Safety:

  • Be BearSmart.
  • Learn what to do in a wildlife encounter.
  • Make noise and alert wildlife of your presence to avoid surprising wildlife.
  • Carry bear spray and know how to use it.
  • Call Fish and Wildlife with bear and cougar sightings.

Please:

  • No motorized use.
  • Respect the private land and grazing leases the trail crosses through and stay on trail.
  • When traveling on the Road and Trail Shared Route, stay on the right-hand side and pay attention to traffic.
  • Pack all garbage out.
  • Dogs must be leashed. Waste must be removed immediately.

The Crowsnest Community Trail is maintained by the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Trail use is at your own risk. If you have any questions regarding the trail, please call (403) 562-8833.

 

Crowsnest Community Trails Brochure

Parks and Playgounds

Nippon Institue of Technology Commemorative Plaza

Families that play together, stay together! Many of the parks and playgrounds are fully accessible and designed to fun for all ages. Some park amenities include tennis courts, barbecue pits, bathrooms, picnic and concession facilities, playground equipment, trails, ball diamonds, soccer fields, gazebos and water play.

For further information please visit the CNP Recdesk.  To book use of fields please contact Community Services - Recreation 403-563-2209.

Bellevue

  • Bellevue Memorial Park, 21330 25th Avenue: Park is fully accessible. Playground geared towards ages 2 – 12. Beautiful gazebo and benches and picnic tables for your enjoyment. Concession and bathrooms open during planned events.
  • Fireman's Park, 2210 - 111 Street: This park has a number of amenities, including a playground, mini golf course, horse shoe pits, washrooms, kitchen camp shelter, picnic area and large greenspace. This facility can be booked by contacting Randi-Lynn Rinaldi 403-707-8574.


Blairmore

  • Blairmore Lion's Park and Tennis Court, 11973 20th Avenue
  • Isabelle Sellon Ball and Soccer Fields, 19th Ave. and 126th Street
  • Crowsnest Commemorative Plaza, 13442 135th St. - Mini Heritage Railway Park
  • Pete's Park (Centennial) Park, 124th St. and 19th Avenue
  • Mountain Bike Skills Park at Pass Powderkeg, 12402 18 Avenue
  • Snake Park, 13210 15 Avenue


Coleman

  • Bushtown Playground, 1318 and 84th Street
  • Flumerfelt Park (Water Spray Park and Tennis Court), 20th Ave. and 76th St.
    • Spray Park and washrooms open seasonally only (dependent on weather)
    • Washrooms auto lock at 10:00pm and unlock at 8:00am daily
    • Spray park is open 10:00am - 8:00pm daily
  • Horace Allen Soccer Fields, 2002 76th Street
  • Pineview Playground, 7902 28th Avenue


Frank

  • Playground, 15004 21st Ave.


Hillcrest

  • Hillcrest Miners Playground / Coal and Coke Park, 22818 9th Ave.
  • Ball / Soccer Complex, NW of the Hillcrest Cemetery, 21720 3 Avenue

United Riders of Crowsnest

The United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC) was formed to create trails and promote mountain biking in the beautiful Crowsnest Pass. If you have not been to southern Alberta, you are missing out. The club objectives are to encourage participation and promote responsible mountain biking practices, develop and maintain a sustainable mountain biking trail system through volunteer participation, support youth education and safety in biking, and represent the local biking community in the planning and management of recreational land. The United Riders of Crowsnest believe that good stewardship starts with the users of the trail system.

United Riders of Crowsnest

UROC Trails Map

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Pass Powderkeg Mountain Bike Trails

Pass Powderkeg is a great place to go for a ride. Trail construction is underway with numerous trails already in place.  From beginner to expert, single track, cross-country or to our Jay Hoots Designed Bike Park – we have you covered. No services or uphill transport provided.  

www.uroc.ca  United Riders of Crowsnest

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Bike Skills Park

Photo courtesy of Jim Lucas

The Municipality boasts a professionally designed Bike Skills Park located next to the Albert Stella Memorial Arena at 12602 17 Avenue, Blairmore. 

The Bike Skills Park offers: 

  • Pump Track
  • Dirt Jumps - Four lines of increasing difficulty
  • Drop Progression
  • Learning Square
  • Skinnies

North York Creek Plane Crash Trail

Photo courtesy of Y. Gingrich

In 1946 an RCAF DC-3 Dakota struck a mountain in bad weather and crashed near the headwaters of North York Creek, killing all seven on board. Remnants of the plane wreckage can still be seen via a moderately difficult hike of 6.2km each way. If you visit, please do not disturb any of the plane wreckage.

Take the York Creek Road south from Coleman, and park at the bridge over York Creek after approximately 4km. Hike across the bridge and follow the route that leads up the south bank of York Creek. The route eventually forks, and hikers take the right fork across York Creek and up the North York Creek drainage. You may continue past the plane wreckage to pleasant meadows below Mt. Coulthard.

www.crowsnestheritage.ca