13.5 miles
Distance
2,124 ft
Climb
-2,121 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
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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Avg time23 min 59 sec
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Altitude change3 ft
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Altitude min4,687 ft
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Altitude start4,687 ft
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Altitude end4,692 ft
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Grade max-38.6%
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Grade min48.6%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat2,959 ft
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Infrared Explorations: Elbow Valley and Sulfer Springs Trail
trail: Elbow Valley
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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
trail: Elbow Valley
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Apr 27, 2010
Brakeless from Elbow Valley Junction Apr. 18, 2010
Recent Trail Reports Along Route
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Sep 28, 2024 @ 5:47pm Sep 28, 2024 | Location of tree also near deer carcass remains. |
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