14.3 miles
Distance
2,339 ft
Climb
-2,331 ft
Descent
5,169 ft
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ENDURANCE LOOP: 15 km (mix of single and double track)
• This trail provides a variety of single track, technical trail features
and downhill sections. It is best ridden in a clockwise direction to
take advantage of the long downhill section from Odyssey.
• A section of the Endurance loop that is also accessed from the
Orange loop is called Odyssey. This is a fun section of trail that
has great flow with a lot of downhill.
• Access from the Daylodge, begin on Centennial ski trail

ORANGE LOOP: 7.5 km (mainly single track)
• The CNC’s most popular trail.
• Best ridden clockwise – a steady climb starts the trail, followed
by a descent through the meadow, some technical downhill
sections, then moderate elevation gain back to the Daylodge.
• Access: From the Daylodge, follow “flag row” to the paved
Banff Trail. Bike along the Banff Trail for approximately 40
metres until the orange trail marker on the left hand side

Detailed Description
Canmore Nordic Center Endurance + Orange Loop is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Canmore Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 2,339 ft with a max elevation of 5,169 ft then descends -2,331 ft.

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    79
More Stats for Canmore Nordic Center Endurance + Orange Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 47 min
  • Altitude min
    4,346 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,650 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,656 ft
  • Grade max
    -37.1%
  • Grade min
    30.8%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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THE ODYSSEY TRAIL PREVIEW | CANMORE NORDIC CENTRE
THE ODYSSEY TRAIL PREVIEW | CANMORE NORDIC CENTRE
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Orchid
Jun 5, 2025 @ 6:18pm
Jun 5, 2025
Tree across trail near the top. You can sneak under it but definitely not at speed
Blue Coal Chutes
Jun 5, 2025 @ 6:18pm
Jun 5, 2025
FYI
Jun 5, 2025 @ 6:18pm
Jun 5, 2025
The Odyssey
Jun 5, 2025 @ 6:18pm
Jun 5, 2025
Long Road to Ruin
Jun 5, 2025 @ 6:18pm
Jun 5, 2025
Evidence of recent tree clearing. All good now
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