DRUMHELLER E-BIKE FIELD GUIDE
E‑Bike the 50 km Dinosaur Trail: Ferry Crossings, Horsethief Canyon and Orkney Viewpoint
A guided 4–4.5 hour, 50 km e‑bike loop from Bikes and Bites that threads farmland and hills, includes two big climbs and a ferry crossing, and stops for a picnic—this guide pulls together route, logistics and what to expect.
E‑Bike the 50 km Dinosaur Trail: Ferry Crossings, Horsethief Canyon and Orkney Viewpoint.
Set out from Bikes and Bites in Drumheller and loop the valley on a guided e‑bike route that stitches together vast farmland, scenic hills and landmark viewpoints. Over roughly 4–4.5 hours you’ll cover 50 km, cross the Red Deer River on the Bleriot Ferry (seasonal), and pause at Horsethief Canyon and Orkney Viewpoint for the region’s defining vistas while enjoying a picnic lunch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 50 km loop with hard climbs and easy town riding
The guide leads a 50 km loop that runs mostly on rolling secondary highways, with two big hill climbs and descents; the sections at the start and finish in town are easy on pathways and residential roads.
Horsethief Canyon & Orkney Viewpoint
Expect sweeping viewpoints: scheduled stops include Horsethief Canyon and Orkney Viewpoint, each offering the dramatic vantage points named in the route description.
Ferry crossing and picnic lunch
A memorable feature of the loop is the crossing of the Red Deer River on the Bleriot Ferry and a picnic lunch stop—elements singled out in the trip summary.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
The tour unfolds as a single guided loop: leaving town on bike paths, moving onto rolling secondary highways with sustained climbs and fast descents, pausing for views and a picnic, and crossing the Red Deer River aboard the Bleriot Ferry when it is in operation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour duration is about 4–4.5 hours over a 50 km loop; the route’s ferry crossing is seasonal and subject to installation schedule (the ferry is scheduled for end of June 2025).
Expect rolling secondary highways, two major climbs and descents, and easy riding in town on pathways and residential roads; the guide plans a picnic lunch stop during the ride.
Meet at Bikes and Bites, 80 Veterans Way, Drumheller; the tour starts and ends at the shop.
Tours run with up to eight participants and are restricted to ages 18 and over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet for the Dinosaur Trail Ride?
Meet at Bikes and Bites, 80 Veterans Way, Drumheller; the tour starts and ends at the shop.
How long is the ride and how much time should I set aside?
The loop covers about 50 km and takes approximately 4–4.5 hours.
Is the Bleriot Ferry crossing always part of the route?
The ferry crossing is seasonal and the route is subject to the ferry’s installation schedule; the ferry was noted as scheduled for end of June 2025.
What kind of roads and terrain will we ride?
Most of the route is on rolling secondary highways with two significant hill climbs and descents; the start and end sections in town use pathways and residential roads.
Are there age or group-size restrictions?
Yes—participants must be 18 or older and tours run with up to eight people.
Is a meal included?
The itinerary includes a picnic lunch stop as part of the guided experience.