more stats
4,295 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-407 ft
Descent
00:10:07
Avg time
-405 ft
Altitude change
5,355 ft
Altitude min
5,760 ft
Altitude max
5,760 ft
Altitude start
5,354 ft
Altitude end
-9.4%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
3,780 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:10:07
Avg time

12th Level Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    South Nordegg
    Nordegg, Alberta
  • AKA
    12th level
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81086 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138424 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,206 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,524 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    June-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

A good intermediate downhill trail that goes through some of Nordegg's old mining areas, the trail is named after one of these areas. You can expect some faster single track, quad trail ripping with small jumps and and a short canyon section. A fun ride that is a good enduro loop, takes about 2 hours from Nordegg. Upper sections will be wet till end of June most years.

Access Info

Starts at the Telus tower

Tags
BermsJumps

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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12th Level Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 27, 2026
good condition overall, some moto ruts coming up the steep section that bypasses the quad trail around the open coal bed with the old drop.
Aug 11, 2023 @ 9:02am
Aug 11, 2023
Jul 19, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Jul 19, 2023
Everything has been cleared as of today. We finished up the section that reroutes over the old coal slope line(Change is Good Donkey) The whole...
Jul 8, 2023 @ 3:47pm
Jul 8, 2023
upper 12th, lower 12th, and where's the beef are clear. new reroute on center section is currently unrideable once you drop below the quad path...
Jun 30, 2023 @ 10:38pm
Jun 30, 2023
Lots of trees down. Has taken two days to clear already and there is still more to do. First section is clear, where’s the beef is clear,...
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on Jun 27, 2026
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Avg: 3.93 (10 votes)
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      Directions to 12th-level trailhead (52.446700, -116.050840)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

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      A must ride, new trail cut in at the top step and twist, worth the ride up!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 12th Level located?
      12th Level is located in South Nordegg, Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the South Nordegg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.4467, -116.05084.
      ▼ How hard is 12th Level?
      12th Level is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 12th Level?
      12th Level has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 407 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,355 ft to 5,760 ft.
      ▼ Is 12th Level a point to point trail?
      12th Level is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 12th Level?
      12th Level is 4,295 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 12th Level?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 12th Level. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 12th Level?
      12th Level is best visited during: June-October.
      ▼ How do I access 12th Level? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 12th Level are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 12th Level?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride 12th Level. The trail is 4,295 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 12th Level?
      12th Level is a very popular trail. There have been 170 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 169 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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