4.2 miles
Distance
650 ft
Climb
-591 ft
Descent
3,977 ft
High Point

2021 #RideCMBA Nosehill short loop. Showcases some of Nosehills better single track trails near the Calgary Winter Club parking. Three loops can be made using Secret Policeman's Ball, ZC-DT, Tom Collins and the trails that interconnect them. Tom Collins is the highlight, so make sure to ride that one

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#RideCMBA Nosehill Short Loop is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Calgary Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 650 ft with a max elevation of 3,977 ft then descends -591 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    42
More Stats for #RideCMBA Nosehill Short Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    36 min 14 sec
  • Altitude min
    3,741 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,761 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,819 ft
  • Grade
    0.3%
  • Grade max
    -39.5%
  • Grade min
    28%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,808 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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ZC-DT
Jun 5, 2025 @ 8:31pm
Jun 5, 2025
Tom Collins
May 22, 2025 @ 4:56pm
May 22, 2025
Bootsy Collins
Sep 30, 2024 @ 1:51pm
Sep 30, 2024
Secret Policeman's Ball
Apr 14, 2024 @ 8:22am
Apr 14, 2024
Collingwood Climb
Jun 12, 2023 @ 9:01am
Jun 12, 2023
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