8.7 miles
Distance
1,383 ft
Climb
-1,381 ft
Descent
1 mile
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This is an alternate climb to the popular 727 downhill trail. Some great views off elbow valley and much less traffic than Sulpher springs.

Detailed Description
727 Alternate is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,383 ft with a max elevation of 5,665 ft then descends -1,381 ft.
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Trails in Route

Elbow Valley3 miles
Pneuma1 mile
7-272 miles
Sulphur Springs4,006 ft
Elbow Valley2,949 ft
Diamond T Loop1,247 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    114
More Stats for 727 Alternate mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 46 min
  • Altitude min
    4,696 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,696 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,698 ft
  • Grade max
    -41.6%
  • Grade min
    35.8%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,208 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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7-27
Dec 21, 2024 @ 11:59am
Dec 21, 2024
More dirt than snow or ice but fast and easy - with studded tires.
Sulphur Springs
Dec 14, 2024 @ 3:59pm
Dec 14, 2024
A mix of snowy/icy sections and dry dirt sections. Rode from east to west, no problem on a fatty.
Pneuma
Nov 14, 2024 @ 4:29pm
Nov 14, 2024
Dead deer near the junction where Cutoff meets Pneuma, a bobcat was guarding it when I went by, could be a bear when you go by, careful heading up to 7-27.
Elbow Valley
Sep 28, 2024 @ 5:47pm
Sep 28, 2024
Location of tree also near deer carcass remains.
Diamond T Loop
May 25, 2023 @ 6:02pm
May 25, 2023
Mostly clear, with a couple of damp spots.
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