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1,929 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
3,951 ft
Altitude min
3,999 ft
Altitude max
3,999 ft
Altitude start
3,950 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance climb
1,325 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Bald Pattern Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #192673 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #145653 in Trail Running
    • #125800 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,518 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,762 in Trail Running
    • #2,224 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a fun section of single track that can be pretty fast and flowy. I usually add it on to Secret Policeman's Ball to make a bigger loop. Flows best (more DH, zippy turns) in the south direction - Dave Sullivan.

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Flowy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bald Pattern located?
      Bald Pattern is located in Nose Hill Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Nose Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.1011, -114.09943.
      ▼ How hard is Bald Pattern?
      Bald Pattern is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bald Pattern?
      Bald Pattern has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,951 ft to 3,999 ft.
      ▼ Is Bald Pattern a point to point trail?
      Bald Pattern is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bald Pattern?
      Bald Pattern is 1,929 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bald Pattern?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bald Pattern. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bald Pattern?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bald Pattern are:
      • September (47 activities)
      • May (32 activities)
      • August (31 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bald Pattern? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bald Pattern are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bald Pattern?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bald Pattern. The trail is 1,929 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bald Pattern?
      Bald Pattern is a very popular trail. There have been 781 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 795 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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