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5.8 miles
Distance
396 ft
Climb
-411 ft
Descent
4,068 ft
High Point
-14 ft
Altitude change
3,848 ft
Altitude min
4,067 ft
Altitude start
4,052 ft
Altitude end
-28.6%
Grade max
24.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,636 ft
Distance flat
10km loop around nose hill
Detailed Description
McDownhill Big LOop is a 6 mile moderately popular easy route located near Calgary Alberta. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 30 trails. This route climbs 396 ft with a max elevation of 4,068 ft then descends -411 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Aug 3, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time2 hr 43 min
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Altitude change-14 ft
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Altitude min3,848 ft
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Altitude start4,067 ft
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Altitude end4,052 ft
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Climb396 ft
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Descent-411 ft
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Grade max-28.6%
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Grade min24.7%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat4,636 ft
7 Reviews & Comments
Jeebs444
One section where the trail leads for through non-trail, and another section was flooded, but good trail for my first ride!
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Trails in Route
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Mac Ewan DH, MacEwan View, Erin Grind, Fine Grind, Fine Grind Connector & Berkley Lowlands
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Nose Hill Park: MacEwan DH trail Aug 29, 2021
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