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7.1 miles
Distance
843 ft
Climb
-842 ft
Descent
4,966 ft
High Point
4,298 ft
Altitude min
4,298 ft
Altitude start
4,298 ft
Altitude end
-29.4%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,764 ft
Distance flat
Have fun exploring the awesome single track up at the Nordic Center Mostly climbing to start, with some fast and flowy descents thereafter.
Detailed Description
EKG Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Canmore Alberta. This winter fat bike primary route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 843 ft with a max elevation of 4,966 ft then descends -842 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 6, 2026)
Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time1 hr 36 min
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Altitude min4,298 ft
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Altitude start4,298 ft
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Altitude end4,298 ft
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Climb843 ft
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Descent-842 ft
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Grade max-29.4%
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Grade min27.7%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat4,764 ft
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Trails in Route
| 3,556 ft | |||||
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| 305 ft | |||||
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| 4,390 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 1,293 ft |
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![Canmore Nordic Centre // EKG - Odyssey - Coal...]()
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Canmore Nordic Centre // EKG - Odyssey - Coal Chutes - Soft Yogurt Loop
trail: EKG East
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Jun 27, 2019
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Rubber sandals work best for the podium shoey
trail: Tragically Hip
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Jul 21, 2026
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