5.8 miles
Distance
1,006 ft
Climb
-975 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
-46.3%
Grade max
29.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,788 ft
Distance flat

A classic loop in West Bragg with a nice viewpoint half way up the climb and a fun downhill. Most people typically go up Ranger Summit and down Strange Brew, but with the added trails that also connect with this one you may see sections with riders going in both directions.

Detailed Description
Goldilocks is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,006 ft with a max elevation of 5,594 ft then descends -975 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 9, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 10 min
  • Altitude min
    4,627 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,628 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,659 ft
  • Climb
    1,006 ft
  • Descent
    -975 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -46.3%
  • Grade min
    29.7%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,788 ft

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    Mountain Biking Bragg Creek, Alberta, South Sector: May 2025
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Strange Brew
    Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/Creston)
    7 hours
    As the previous person said, a few muddy sections while the rest was dusty
    Boundary Ridge
    Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/Creston)
    7 hours
    A few muddy spots
    Ranger Summit
    Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/Creston)
    7 hours
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