11.3 miles
Distance
2,007 ft
Climb
-2,003 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
4,583 ft
Altitude min
4,630 ft
Altitude start
4,636 ft
Altitude end
-36.1%
Grade max
37.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,180 ft
Distance flat

The Southern Flow route is a nice 2-3 hour loop between the West Bragg Creek trailhead and Hwy 66. Most people do it counter-clockwise. If you do it the other way 'round, Strange Brew is more fun to descend than Ranger Summit.

Park at West Bragg or Allen Bill for easiest access.

Detailed Description
Southern Flow is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 2,007 ft with a max elevation of 5,591 ft then descends -2,003 ft.
Tags
FlowyRiver or creekSummit

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Bragg Creek Trails (braggcreektrails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 53 min
  • Altitude min
    4,583 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,630 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,636 ft
  • Climb
    2,007 ft
  • Descent
    -2,003 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.1%
  • Grade min
    37.5%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,180 ft

24 Reviews & Comments

ordanjay
Made for a great day on the trails! Bring lots of food and water!

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Trails in Route

Ranger Summit3 miles
Bobcat1,890 ft
Sugar Mama2 miles
Snagmore3 miles
Boundary Ridge3 miles

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • AKA
    Southern Flow Loop
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    188
Avg: 3.35 (6 votes)
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Mountain Biking Bragg Creek,  Alberta, South...
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Mountain Biking Bragg Creek, Alberta, South Sector: May 2025
trail: Bobcat
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May 26, 2025
Sugar Mama Ascent by 7 year old
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Sugar Mama Ascent by 7 year old
trail: Sugar Mama
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Jul 31, 2023

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Boundary Ridge
Nov 1, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/Creston)
Nov 1, 2026
Snagmore
Sep 20, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/Creston)
Sep 20, 2026
Little patches of mud in the usual spots
Bobcat
Sep 17, 2026 @ 5:35pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 17, 2026
Muddy between Ranger and Sugar Mama, and for a short section near the bottom. The cow poop is a bigger concern.
Ranger Summit
Sep 17, 2026 @ 5:32pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 17, 2026
Sugar Mama
Aug 26, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/Creston)
Aug 26, 2026
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