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10.8 miles
Distance
1,945 ft
Climb
-1,914 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
31 ft
Altitude change
4,627 ft
Altitude min
4,628 ft
Altitude start
4,659 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-53.3%
Grade max
57.4%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,096 ft
Distance flat
The Goldilocks loop (Rangers Summit, Strange Brew and Northern Boundary Ridge) with the added out and back of Bobcat. Makes for some great riding, with high speed sections on Bobcat, and rough root sections and big berms on Strange Brew.
Detailed Description
Goldicat Loop is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,945 ft with a max elevation of 5,594 ft then descends -1,914 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Aug 16, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Avg time1 hr 56 min
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Altitude change31 ft
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Altitude min4,627 ft
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Altitude start4,628 ft
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Altitude end4,659 ft
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Climb1,945 ft
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Descent-1,914 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-53.3%
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Grade min57.4%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat2,096 ft
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Mountain Biking Bragg Creek, Alberta, South Sector: May 2025
trail: Strange Brew
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May 26, 2025
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Mountain Biking Bragg Creek, Alberta, South Sector: May 2025
trail: Bobcat
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May 26, 2025
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