Mountain Bike

14.3 miles

Distance

2,339 ft

Climb

-2,331 ft

Descent

5,169 ft

High Point

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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Trails in Route

	Tragically Hip				390 ft
	Hey McLeod				443 ft
	Mad Handler				394 ft
	Killer Bees				1,657 ft
	Back Door				2,149 ft
	Nector Noodle				2,051 ft
	The Albertan				1,791 ft
	Sherwood Forest				1,342 ft
	The Odyssey				2 miles
	Matching Jerseys				968 ft
	Blue Coal Chutes				2,083 ft
	Long Road to Ruin				1 mile
	Orchid				2,047 ft
	FYI				4,721 ft
	EKG				3 miles
	Orchid				1,926 ft

Details

Riding area

Canmore Nordic Centre
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
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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trail	date	description
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