Lower Stoney Squaw

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Lower Stoney Squaw is a very popular trail located in Banff National Park on Mt. Norquay, just minutes from Banff town centre. The trailhead is near the Norquay ski hill parking lot, making it accessible by vehicle and is suitable for downhill bikes. However, you’ll have as much fun on your all-mountain bike as you would barreling down this trail on your big rig. The trail is narrow, rocky, and very rooty near the bottom half of the track. It can be ridden fast, or at your own speed, and is loads of fun for the intermediate to advanced rider.

Watch out for bears and horses on this fast, technical descent and please be sure to close the fence gate behind you at the bottom of the trail.

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Trail Stats

Distance: 3.9 km
Time: 20 min - 45 min
Elevation Gain: 35 m
Elevation Loss: 253 m
Min Elevation: 1,429 m
Max Elevation: 1,662 m
Technical Rating: Advanced
Physical Rating: Moderate
Season: June - October
Permit Required: Yes (Park Pass)

Trail Location

Trailhead: Drive or ride up Norquay Road until you reach the big gravel parking lot at the base of the ski resort. Ride past the chalet and past the first chair lift until you see a small sign marking the trail on your right-hand side, about 1.5 km down the ski area service road.

GPS: N51 12.491 W115 36.077

Downloads

Trail Map (PDF): click here
GPS Map: click here
Google Earth: click here
Rundle Mountain Cycling Club: click here
Trail Report: click here

Google Earth trail view only works if you have the program; download it here (free)

Buy your Banff trail guide:
Bow Valley Mountain Bike Trail Guide

Lower Stoney may be shuttled and therefore classifies as a Downhill trail. Drive up Mount Norqauy Road to the gravel parking lot at the base of the mountain. Park your car and ride about four minutes to the trailhead located past the first chair.

Please Note: Upper Stoney and Lower Stoney Squaw are the only legal bike trails in the area. Please do not ride on unmarked trails.

 
  • http://twitter.com/AdamDotCom Adam Kahtava

    Video of Lower Stoney Squaw: http://youtu.be/BRbzOfWmxt4?hd=1

  • Jess

    Watch for several downed trees on both upper and lower SS. Otherwise trails are in great shape!

  • http://www.bikepirate.com Peter Oprsal

    Tree down on Lower Stoney, about 3/4 down the trail. Please watch out for this obstacle until it is removed.

    • downlow

      Rode Lower Stoney today…tree is removed and it’s all good!



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