15.5 miles
Distance
2,820 ft
Climb
-2,852 ft
Descent
1 mile
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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.
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Trails in Route

Elbow Valley2,949 ft
Sulphur Springs2 miles
Pneuma2 miles
7-272 miles
Sulphur Springs2 miles
Moose Mountain Road2 miles
Toothless85 ft
Pneuma4,505 ft
Special K3 miles
Diamond T Loop2,536 ft

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  • Riding area
    Station Flats / Allen Bill
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 727 Special mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    5 hr 31 min
  • Altitude min
    4,689 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,721 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,688 ft
  • Grade max
    -82.1%
  • Grade min
    35.8%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,661 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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7-27
Apr 18, 2025 @ 6:49pm
Apr 18, 2025
Snow and Muck
Pneuma
Apr 18, 2025 @ 6:48pm
Apr 18, 2025
Snow and Muck
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.
Special K
Nov 2, 2024 @ 12:37pm
Nov 2, 2024
Toothless
Oct 24, 2024 @ 1:56pm
Oct 24, 2024
Mostly dry with the odd snow patch, overall gtg!
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