12.7 miles
Distance
2,322 ft
Climb
-2,291 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
A loop to do Snakes and Ladders from WBC parking lot.
Detailed Description
Ranger, Snakes, Ridgeback, Bobcat, Strange Brew, Boundary is a 13 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 9 trails. This route climbs 2,322 ft with a max elevation of 5,594 ft then descends -2,291 ft.
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41 Reviews & Comments
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Trail Bobcat
Very underrated downhill. Fast and flowy with great views up top.
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Brukalski
(Jun 9, 2022 at 21:13)

Trail Ranger Summit
Good condition, couple stops but good climb
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Brukalski
(Jun 9, 2022 at 21:13)

Trail Ranger Summit
Good condition, couple stops but good climb
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Trail Ridgeback 3
Great trail, watch handlebars between narrow trees, occasional root steps; short rock section adds variety.
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Trail Strange Brew
Fun fast trail, flows very well for the majority after the small climb a quarter way in. Many potential natural gaps
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Trail Ranger Summit
In pretty good condition today. Some fresh snow at the top. Fun climb!
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Trail Ranger Summit
In pretty good condition today. Some fresh snow at the top. Fun climb!
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Trail Strange Brew
Nice and grippy but, full of horse tracks that make for a bumpy, slow, uncomfortable start to decent. ~2-4 km ?
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Trail Ranger Summit
Jan 2, morning
Snow too soft. Constant momentum interruptions by hikers or coming to a halt on 3/4 of the hills due to sinking or being pulled into ruts.
Best to stick to low elevations this week with the warmer temps.
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Snow too soft. Constant momentum interruptions by hikers or coming to a halt on 3/4 of the hills due to sinking or being pulled into ruts.
Best to stick to low elevations this week with the warmer temps.


Trail Ranger Summit
Jan 2, morning
Snow too soft. Constant momentum interruptions by hikers or coming to a halt on 3/4 of the hills due to sinking or being pulled into ruts.
Best to stick to low elevations this week with the warmer temps.
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Snow too soft. Constant momentum interruptions by hikers or coming to a halt on 3/4 of the hills due to sinking or being pulled into ruts.
Best to stick to low elevations this week with the warmer temps.
Justinlegal6
(Sep 30, 2020 at 12:32)
Trail Tom Snow
To the riders who helped me during my stroke on July 11th 2020. Thank you so much. Thank you for trying to get me out of there on your bike and stopping your ride. You called the rangers and then EMT came and drove me to foothills hospital. I don't remember what you all look like or names but I will anyways remember how helpful you all were. Thank you all again. And I how to see you on the trails again.
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Gonnad
(Jul 26, 2020 at 7:52)

Trail Ranger Summit
If you want a quieter ride at the weekend use the trails to the south of the carpark. Rangers Summit yesterday was dry and in good condition.
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Gonnad
(Jul 26, 2020 at 7:52)

Trail Ranger Summit
If you want a quieter ride at the weekend use the trails to the south of the carpark. Rangers Summit yesterday was dry and in good condition.
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Gonnad
(Jul 26, 2020 at 7:46)

Trail Strange Brew
I did this yesterday. If you like roots and rocks this is the one for you, recommend going up Rangers and down Strange Brew. A few muddy patches but in good condition.
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Trail Snakes & Ladders
You can ride Snakes & Ladders either direction, but East to West is by far the most popular. If you do ride it West to East (the Ladders & Snakes segment on Strava) you will cross paths with a lot of people who are not expecting you. Be careful!
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Davidbopp
(May 25, 2020 at 6:46)

Trail Boundary Ridge
Lots of mud. Not possible to ride without damaging the trail.
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Trail Snakes & Ladders
Descent from Ranger Summit is in great shape, a couple of water puddle/bomb holes lower down, but the climb to ridgeback is a greasy, slippery mess. Two trees down across the trail in the last JM of the climb.
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Trail Ranger Summit
Icy patches for the first km then it clears up nicely.
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Trail Ranger Summit
Icy patches for the first km then it clears up nicely.
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Lopht
(Sep 1, 2019 at 17:06)

Trail Ranger Summit
Little wet Sep 1. Nice easy consistent climb
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Lopht
(Sep 1, 2019 at 17:06)

Trail Ranger Summit
Little wet Sep 1. Nice easy consistent climb
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Jugheed
(May 14, 2019 at 21:15)

Trail Strange Brew
May 14, Trail is in pretty good shape.
Unfortunately can’t say the same for the Baruch’s Corner sign at the top lookout, and the trail-map at the Elbow junction. Somebody thinks that wrecking the signs is fun or something.
Anyway, let’s respect what has been provided for the enjoyment of the area without ruining it for everybody.
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Unfortunately can’t say the same for the Baruch’s Corner sign at the top lookout, and the trail-map at the Elbow junction. Somebody thinks that wrecking the signs is fun or something.
Anyway, let’s respect what has been provided for the enjoyment of the area without ruining it for everybody.


Trail Ranger Summit
Sept 24 trail in good condition but wet and greasy in many areas.
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Trail Ranger Summit
Sept 24 trail in good condition but wet and greasy in many areas.
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psingbeil
(Jul 26, 2018 at 6:26)
Trail Tom Snow
Bear Closure - Tom Snow Trail from Mountain Road to Moose Loop
July 24, 2018
Effective Date: July 24, 2018 until further notice
Where: Tom Snow Trail from Mountain Road to Moose Loop
Why: Bears feeding on carcass
The sign that shows the closure is not well marked, A small notice that has a map is posted at the entrance of Tom Snow from the Mountain Road. We looked at it and thought it was in the South direction and proceeded on the trail going North. We encountered yellow closure markings by Ab parks at the base of the large hill and some of us encountered a strong smell. We turned around and retreated back up the trail.
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July 24, 2018
Effective Date: July 24, 2018 until further notice
Where: Tom Snow Trail from Mountain Road to Moose Loop
Why: Bears feeding on carcass
The sign that shows the closure is not well marked, A small notice that has a map is posted at the entrance of Tom Snow from the Mountain Road. We looked at it and thought it was in the South direction and proceeded on the trail going North. We encountered yellow closure markings by Ab parks at the base of the large hill and some of us encountered a strong smell. We turned around and retreated back up the trail.
Lenniee
(Jul 10, 2018 at 14:24)
Trail Boundary Ridge
Bad trail fell off so many times needs a new everything I rate it 1/10
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rcaughlin
(Aug 18, 2017 at 5:16)

Trail Ranger Summit
Long climb that doesn't stop until the top.
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rcaughlin
(Aug 18, 2017 at 5:16)

Trail Ranger Summit
Long climb that doesn't stop until the top.
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Trail Snakes & Ladders
1. Please walk around the three very short closed off sections west of the bridge. They still need time to dry out.
2. Please avoid the entire trail if it's rained or snowed. Unless the ground is frozen.
3. Leave space in front of the next rider on the down. You don't want them holding you up as you hit endless berms.
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2. Please avoid the entire trail if it's rained or snowed. Unless the ground is frozen.
3. Leave space in front of the next rider on the down. You don't want them holding you up as you hit endless berms.

Trail Snakes & Ladders
sweet! We need some photos of this fine work.
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EVdad
(Apr 12, 2015 at 7:22)
Trail Boundary Ridge
Trail mostly damp with occasional muddy patches and many dry areas.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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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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Grade max-46.3%
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Grade min57.4%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat3,832 ft
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