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"An awesomely-technical test piece with amazing views, Razor's Edge is like no other trail in the Canmore area," [writes](https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/bike-bike-trails-alberta-canada/) BikeCanmore.ca.

The ride is anchored by tricky sections of slab rock riding, with a final long, exposed descent down a rocky, slab-filled ridgeline, "with spectacular views of the surrounding peaks," according to BikeCanmore. The route as mapped begins on the shoulder of the Trans-Canada Highway and climbs up a narrow valley on the Quaite Creek Trail.

About halfway up, be sure to bear right to stay on the Quaite Creek Trail.

Soon, you'll reach a junction with the Prairie View and Jewel Pass trails, and join that route briefly before turning left onto the main attraction: Razor's Edge.

If you want to form a massive loop with [Prairie View -> Jewel Pass](https://fatmap.com/routeid/35361/Prairie_View_-%3E_Jewel_Pass/@51.0526428,-115.0911915,5850.3846335,-56.6182091,174.8300646,1585.5369549,normal), that's entirely plausible, and would make for a fantastic full-day ride out in the mountains! After taking a left on Razor's Edge, there's still a bit more climbing before gaining the exposed edge of the mountain.

Here, the technicality of the ride really ratchets up, with exposed rock sections, rock rolls, and chunky rock gardens.

And of course, it's all about the final descent: technical high-speed ripping down exposed rock slabs, stupendous views of the surrounding mountains, and some not-insignificant fall danger off the cliffs.

Keep the rubber side down, stay on the trail, and enjoy this fantastic rock slab rip back down to the highway! Sources: [Singletracks.com](https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/bike-bike-trails-alberta-canada/) BikeCanmore.ca