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15.5 miles
Distance
2,820 ft
Climb
-2,852 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-32 ft
Altitude change
4,689 ft
Altitude min
4,721 ft
Altitude start
4,688 ft
Altitude end
-82.1%
Grade max
35.8%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2,661 ft
Distance flat
Adds the new 727 trail to a loop of Special K. Be aware that you need to climb the awful, steep part of Sulphur Springs twice.
Detailed Description
727 Special is a 16 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 11 trails. This route climbs 2,820 ft with a max elevation of 6,429 ft then descends -2,852 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Oct 20, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance16 miles
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Avg time4 hr 27 min
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Altitude min4,689 ft
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Altitude start4,721 ft
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Altitude end4,688 ft
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Climb2,820 ft
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Descent-2,852 ft
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Grade max-82.1%
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Grade min35.8%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat2,661 ft
51 Reviews & Comments
robinjansen4
727 is in my opinion one of the best trails on moose mountain!
This year three new jumps were added to the bottom of the trail that make the trail even better!
This year three new jumps were added to the bottom of the trail that make the trail even better!
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Prospector // Fall Ride // Canmore-Exshaw
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2019 Bow Cycle Toonie Race // 727 // Moose Mountain
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Jun 6, 2019
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