4.8 miles
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-203 ft
Descent
3,554 ft
High Point

Welcome to Fish Creek - Trail maintained in part by the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance (CMBA). This is a short loop that will satisfy both beginner and intermediate riders. You'll roll through the heart of the West end of Fish Creek which is very forested and has lovely scenery including the creek itself and much wildlife. Most trails are rated for beginners but there are a few sections that will require some technical riding skills. The loop is best accessed from Bebo Grove parking lot and ridden in a clockwise direction. Note that these trails are multi0use and that good trail etiquette should be followed.

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#RideCMBA Fish Creek Short Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular easy route located near Calgary Alberta. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 197 ft with a max elevation of 3,554 ft then descends -203 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
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More Stats for #RideCMBA Fish Creek Short Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 9 min
  • Altitude min
    3,463 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,490 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,484 ft
  • Grade max
    -17.6%
  • Grade min
    18.2%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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5 year old dirt devil on Double Down, Fish Creek
5 year old dirt devil on Double Down, Fish Creek
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5 year old on the Crescent bridge wet and dry...
5 year old on the Crescent bridge wet and dry conditions
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Double Down
Jun 18, 2025 @ 11:05am
Jun 18, 2025
Bluff to Flat
May 24, 2025 @ 3:00pm
May 24, 2025
Bebo Grove to Bridge 3
May 24, 2025 @ 3:00pm
May 24, 2025
Sheriff
Sep 2, 2024 @ 9:32am
Sep 2, 2024
Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around
Crescent
Aug 18, 2024 @ 10:33am
Aug 18, 2024
Several fallen logs impede the path. They appear to have been there for a while, however.
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