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2,912 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
3,781 ft
Altitude min
3,899 ft
Altitude max
3,899 ft
Altitude start
3,781 ft
Altitude end
-4.067%
Grade
-14.712%
Grade max
8.965%
Grade min
503 ft
Distance climb
2,334 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
Avg time
Backyard BBQ Details
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Riding AreaCalgary
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump
This little trail starts off at the top with fast wide switchbacks and a little wooden jump halfway down followed by some really rough paved path down to the bus gate. Makes the commute a little less boring
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(51.121347, -114.172937)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backyard BBQ
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Where is Backyard BBQ located?
Backyard BBQ is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Calgary trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.12135, -114.17294.
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How hard is Backyard BBQ?
Backyard BBQ is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.067%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Backyard BBQ?
Backyard BBQ has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,781 ft to 3,899 ft.
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Is Backyard BBQ a point to point trail?
Backyard BBQ is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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