12.5 miles
Distance
2,353 ft
Climb
-2,356 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Braggin rights and two loops of Merlin, back on Merlin

Detailed Description
Braggin Rights and two lopsided of merlin is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,353 ft with a max elevation of 5,455 ft then descends -2,356 ft.
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More Stats for Braggin Rights and two lopsided of merlin mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 5 min
  • Altitude change
    -3 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,648 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,651 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,649 ft
  • Grade max
    -46.5%
  • Grade min
    46.6%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
Avg: 4 (3 votes)

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Merlin View Descent, Bragg Creek, 6.5 YO, 20' HT
Merlin View Descent, Bragg Creek, 6.5 YO, 20" HT
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Jul 26, 2023

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

statustraildateconditiondescription
Merlin View
Apr 12, 2025 @ 11:42am
Apr 12, 2025
Little bit of mud here and there.
Braggin Rights
Apr 4, 2025 @ 11:35am
Apr 4, 2025
Snow, compact snow, mud and dry ground
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