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17.2 miles
Distance
3,108 ft
Climb
-3,107 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4,590 ft
Altitude min
4,627 ft
Altitude start
4,626 ft
Altitude end
-41.5%
Grade max
57.4%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
5,161 ft
Distance flat
Recommended direction is counter-clockwise. Reversing the direction is allowed, but puts you in the non-normal directions for Strange Brew, Sugar Mama, Bobcat, and Snakes & Ladders.
This is a "greatest hits" 30km loop from the West Bragg parking lot with 4 solid climbs for 1000m of elevation gain.
Starts with a good climb up Ranger Summit to Snakes & Ladders for a flowy descent followed by another solid climb up the back half of the trail. Meets up with Ridgeback for a rocky descent South to Bobcat for the third climb. Takes a right down Sugar Mama for a rooty descent ending with a short half loop of Snagmore and the final climb up Sugar Daddy. Finishes off with the descent down Strange Brew and the tail end of Boundry Ridge.
Trails are all Blue, but the 4 climbs bring the difficulty level up significantly.
Detailed Description
Screamin' Eagle is a 17 mile popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 25 trails. This route climbs 3,108 ft with a max elevation of 5,496 ft then descends -3,107 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 24, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 1, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance17 miles
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Avg time4 hr 33 min
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Altitude min4,590 ft
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Altitude start4,627 ft
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Altitude end4,626 ft
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Climb3,108 ft
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Descent-3,107 ft
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Grade max-41.5%
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Grade min57.4%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat5,161 ft
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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MTB The Ridgeback R4, R3, R2, and R1 Trails
trail: Ridgeback – R3
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Jul 24, 2026
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Mountain Biking Bragg Creek, Alberta, South Sector: May 2025
trail: Strange Brew
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May 26, 2025
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