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5.9 miles
Distance
754 ft
Climb
-750 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
4,640 ft
Altitude min
4,640 ft
Altitude start
4,642 ft
Altitude end
-44.1%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,583 ft
Distance flat
This route is a great introduction for advanced beginners/beginner-intermediate looking for a little challenge. This route offers a nice warm-up on the double track of Telephone Loop. Get Ready for a bit of a climb on disconnect which mellows out into a lovely climb up to Long Distance. This offers a nice variety of terrain, a little bit of flow with some short technical sections of rocks and roots, a quick punchy climb to the first viewpoint which overlooks the couch at Merlin. After a short technical down some rocks to the intersection with Reconnect trail. Turn Left to continue the rest of the climb up Long Distance. There is a bench to stop and take a rest or have a snack. After this point there is a short climb before the main descent. The descent gives a great intro to riders for a nice flow downhill. This descent takes you down to the major intersection. For an easier, less technical descent turn Left at the 3-way intersection at the bottom and take Whitetail over to the telephone to the parking lot.
For a steeper technical downhill (for intermediate riders) take Braggin Rights down to the parking lot.
Detailed Description
Beginner Intermediate Loop is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 754 ft with a max elevation of 5,322 ft then descends -750 ft.
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Stats
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time52 min 0 sec
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Altitude min4,640 ft
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Altitude start4,640 ft
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Altitude end4,642 ft
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Climb754 ft
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Descent-750 ft
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Grade max-44.1%
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Grade min37.2%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat3,583 ft
ccowan15
Trail is in excellent condition, Tuesday morning ride, zero traffic on the entire trail, 99% dry conditions, female moose feeding just off "telephone" near "disconnect" intersection.
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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, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingEasy
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Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:31pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 24, 2026 |
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