13.5 miles
Distance
2,124 ft
Climb
-2,121 ft
Descent
1 mile
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5 Peaks Powderface Half Course

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5 Peaks Powderface Half is a 14 mile intermediate race route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This trail running only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,124 ft with a max elevation of 5,374 ft then descends -2,121 ft.
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Elbow Valley10 miles

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More Stats for 5 Peaks Powderface Half mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    23 min 59 sec
  • Altitude change
    3 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,687 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,687 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,692 ft
  • Grade max
    -38.6%
  • Grade min
    48.6%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,959 ft
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Infrared Explorations: Elbow Valley and Sulfer...
Infrared Explorations: Elbow Valley and Sulfer Springs Trail
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Jun 11, 2017
Experimental video exploring Sulfer Springs and Elbow Valley trails through this unseen spectrum of light, with my @norcobicycles...
Half Brakeless
Half Brakeless
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Apr 27, 2010
Brakeless from Elbow Valley Junction Apr. 18, 2010

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Elbow Valley
Sep 28, 2024 @ 5:47pm
Sep 28, 2024
Location of tree also near deer carcass remains.
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