Mountain Bike

9.2 miles

Distance

1,664 ft

Climb

-1,682 ft

Descent

5,168 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

Detailed Description

Canmore Nordic Center Endurance Loop is a 9 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 14 trails. This route climbs 1,664 ft with a max elevation of 5,168 ft then descends -1,682 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Tragically Hip				443 ft
	Hey McLeod				482 ft
	Mad Handler				351 ft
	Killer Bees				1,585 ft
	Back Door				2,192 ft
	Nector Noodle				1,880 ft
	The Albertan				1,755 ft
	Sherwood Forest				1,352 ft
	The Odyssey				2 miles
	Matching Jerseys				978 ft
	Blue Coal Chutes				2,067 ft
	Georgetown Climb				1,027 ft
	Long Road to Ruin				1 mile
	Orchid				2,057 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

57

More Stats for Canmore Nordic Center Endurance Loop mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 38 min
Altitude min

4,346 ft
Altitude start

4,692 ft
Altitude end

4,675 ft
Grade max

-45.6%
Grade min

36.2%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

4,459 ft

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Matching Jerseys	May 10, 2025 @ 1:39pm 3 days
	The Odyssey	May 8, 2025 @ 7:00pm May 8, 2025
	Tragically Hip	May 7, 2025 @ 10:51pm May 7, 2025
	Sherwood Forest	May 3, 2025 @ 2:12pm May 3, 2025
	Orchid	May 3, 2025 @ 1:32pm May 3, 2025