3.4 miles
Distance
192 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
4,068 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
3,914 ft
Altitude min
4,068 ft
Altitude start
4,065 ft
Altitude end
-19.8%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,580 ft
Distance flat

Good warm up gravel/dirt loop

Detailed Description
xc warm up is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Calgary Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 192 ft with a max elevation of 4,068 ft then descends -198 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Feb 20, 2025)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance (www.cmbalink.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    54 min 55 sec
  • Altitude min
    3,914 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,068 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,065 ft
  • Climb
    192 ft
  • Descent
    -198 ft
  • Grade max
    -19.8%
  • Grade min
    20.1%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    4,580 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    2
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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mtb
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95
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82
mtb
271
mtb
188

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