Where We Ride
Cypress Hills PP Trail System, Elkwater AB
Elkwater, AB is located 45min South-East Medicine Hat in the rolling hills of Cypress Hills PP. The trail network in Elkwater has been rapidly expanding in recent years and has been built through the collective efforts of Alberta Parks, Western Trail Fabricators, 670 Collective, McElhanney Consulting, Lifetime Outdoors and Star Trail Solutions.
Interactive Map
Below is a map of the Elkwater/Cypress Hills PP trails system. Click around and explore the trails!
Our Ride Suggestions:
Looking for cruisy, flowy singletrack? Try the Firerock Network Area!
Looking for a downhill challenge with mandatory drops? Try Flatten the Curve!
Looking for the best views in the prairie? Check out the Reesor Hills TCT!
Looking for a long, physically challenging XC epic? Ride from Elkwater townsite almost all the way to the SK border via the Spruce Coulee Trail, TCT to Reesor Hills TCT! ​
Looking for something different? Climb Beaver Creek, XC your way across Mystery Trail than descend Last Grizzly!
What to know the latest with the Cypress Hills PP trail network?
Western Trail Fabricators is currently carrying out trail maintenance in Cypress Hills PP. Check out their Instagram or Facebook pages for weekly trail updates and more!
Medicine Hat & Redcliff Trail Systems
The Medicine Hat and Redcliff, AB trail networks host one of the longest riding seasons in the country thanks to their arid desert landscape (watch out for cacti!). These trails have been built through the collective efforts of the City of Medicine Hat, Town of Redcliff, Western Trail Fabricators and 670 Collective, Local club (@670Collective) is responsible for maintenance of these trails.