13.9 miles
Distance
1,247 ft
Climb
-1,246 ft
Descent
4,127 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
3,692 ft
Altitude min
4,085 ft
Altitude start
4,088 ft
Altitude end
-30.5%
Grade max
49%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

A good sampling of Grande Cache trails consisting of single and double tracks. There are plenty of opportunities for photos of the surrounding mountains and wildlife along the route. Any trail features on this route can be walked or rode around. This route in places may not have cell coverage.

Detailed Description
GC XC is a 14 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Grande Cache Alberta. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,247 ft with a max elevation of 4,127 ft then descends -1,246 ft.
Tags
Wildlife

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 28, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Grande Cache Cycling Club (www.gccyclingclub.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 53 min
  • Altitude min
    3,692 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,085 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,088 ft
  • Climb
    1,247 ft
  • Descent
    -1,246 ft
  • Grade max
    -30.5%
  • Grade min
    49%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Grande Cache
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Bike southwest on Griffiths Trail.
  2. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  3. Turn right onto Slytherin.
  4. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  5. Turn right onto Griffiths Trail.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Keep left to take Riverview.
  8. Continue for 60 meters.
  9. Keep right to stay on Riverview.
  10. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  11. Keep right to stay on Riverview.
  12. Continue for 400 meters.
  13. Bike east on No Mucho.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Turn right onto Rocas.
  16. Continue for 40 meters.
  17. Turn left onto Goatee.
  18. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  19. Turn right onto The Goat Path.
  20. Continue for 800 meters.
  21. Bike north on Hoppe Avenue.
  22. Continue for 300 meters.
  23. Bike east on Sidewinder.
  24. Continue for 700 meters.
  25. Keep right to stay on Sidewinder.
  26. Continue for 30 meters.
  27. Bear left to stay on Sidewinder.
  28. Continue for 600 meters.
  29. Turn right onto Easy Street.
  30. Continue for 500 meters.
  31. Turn left onto Webster.
  32. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  33. Turn left to stay on Webster.
  34. Continue for 30 meters.
  35. Keep right to stay on Webster.
  36. Continue for 10 meters.
  37. Bear right onto The Hole.
  38. Continue for 20 meters.
  39. Bear right onto Webster.
  40. Continue for 10 meters.
  41. Keep straight to stay on Webster.
  42. Continue for 10 meters.
  43. Bear left onto The Hole.
  44. Continue for 10 meters.
  45. Keep left to stay on The Hole.
  46. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  47. Keep left to stay on The Hole.
  48. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  49. Keep right to stay on The Hole.
  50. Continue for 10 meters.
  51. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  52. Continue for 30 meters.
  53. Keep right to stay on The Hole.
  54. Continue for 10 meters.
  55. Keep left to stay on The Hole.
  56. Continue for 20 meters.
  57. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  58. Continue for 10 meters.
  59. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  60. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  61. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  62. Continue for 10 meters.
  63. Keep left to stay on The Hole.
  64. Continue for 10 meters.
  65. Turn left to stay on The Hole.
  66. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  67. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  68. Continue for 20 meters.
  69. Keep right to stay on The Hole.
  70. Continue for 20 meters.
  71. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  72. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  73. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  74. Continue for 20 meters.
  75. Keep right to stay on The Hole.
  76. Continue for 10 meters.
  77. Keep right to stay on The Hole.
  78. Continue for 20 meters.
  79. Keep left to stay on The Hole.
  80. Continue for 20 meters.
  81. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  82. Continue for 20 meters.
  83. Keep right to stay on The Hole.
  84. Continue for 20 meters.
  85. Keep left to stay on The Hole.
  86. Continue for 10 meters.
  87. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  88. Continue for 20 meters.
  89. Keep right to stay on The Hole.
  90. Continue for 20 meters.
  91. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  92. Continue for 10 meters.
  93. Keep straight to stay on The Hole.
  94. Continue for 20 meters.
  95. Turn left onto Middle Earth.
  96. Continue for 60 meters.
  97. Bike southeast on Middle Earth.
  98. Continue for 700 meters.
  99. Keep right to stay on Middle Earth.
  100. Continue for 800 meters.
  101. Turn left onto The Ginger Princess.
  102. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  103. Turn right onto Hilltop.
  104. Continue for 100 meters.
  105. Turn left to stay on Hilltop.
  106. Continue for 300 meters.
  107. Turn right onto Buck Saw Ridge.
  108. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  109. Bear right onto Sewage Treatment Plant Road.
  110. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  111. Turn left onto Hoppe Avenue.
  112. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  113. Turn left onto 103 Street.
  114. Continue for 400 meters.
  115. Turn right onto Shand Avenue West.
  116. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  117. Bike north on 103 Street.
  118. Continue for 30 meters.
  119. Bike southwest on Griffiths Trail.
  120. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  121. Bike northeast on Griffiths Trail.
  122. Continue for 200 meters.
  123. Bike east on Berge Connector.
  124. Continue for 20 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Webster
Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Dawson_Creek)
Jul 28, 2026
Good shape roots a little slippery reporter
Griffiths Trail
Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Dawson_Creek)
Jul 28, 2026
Good shape reporter
The Goat Path
Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Dawson_Creek)
Jul 28, 2026
A little overgrown otherwise good reporter
Slytherin
Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Dawson_Creek)
Jul 28, 2026
Good shape reporter
Phoenix
Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Dawson_Creek)
Jul 28, 2026
Roots a little slippery reporter
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