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.
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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

24 Reviews & Comments

dhanert
Fully dry conditions - fast downhill on Strange Brew and Boundary Ridge
slowengineer
A really fun and quick loop. Gray condition.

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Activity Logs
Avg: 3.75 (12 votes)
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Mountain Biking Bragg Creek, Alberta, South Sector: May 2025
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7 year old descending Strange Brew to WBC lot...
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7 year old descending Strange Brew to WBC lot from Ranger Summit
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Boundary Ridge
Sep 17, 2026 @ 5:40pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 17, 2026
One huge mud hole just above Strange Brew junction otherwise ideal.
Ranger Summit
Sep 17, 2026 @ 5:32pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 17, 2026
Strange Brew
Aug 26, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/Creston)
Aug 26, 2026
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