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 14 trails. This route climbs 2,322 ft with a max elevation of 5,594 ft then descends -2,291 ft.
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  • Riding area
    West Bragg Creek
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    1,549
More Stats for Ranger, Snakes, Ridgeback, Bobcat, Strange Brew, Boundary mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 4 min
  • Altitude min
    4,627 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,628 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,659 ft
  • Grade max
    -46.3%
  • Grade min
    57.4%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,832 ft
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Ranger Summit
Jun 19, 2025 @ 6:27pm
2 days
Merlin View
Jun 18, 2025 @ 5:18pm
3 days
Merlin was running well today....mostly tacky and fast but be aware of the puddles some big some small, throughout the sections of the trail that do not drain well...some are deeper than they appear!
Snakes & Ladders
Jun 18, 2025 @ 5:07pm
3 days
Mostly dry, a few puddles, mostly near the bottom in the usual places. Ladders is still overgrown and could use a good trimming.
Ridgeback 2
Jun 18, 2025 @ 5:05pm
3 days
Mostly dry, a few random puddles.
Ridgeback 1
Jun 18, 2025 @ 5:04pm
3 days
Mostly dry, a few random puddles.
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