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1.2 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:10:04
Avg time
64 ft
Altitude change
4,649 ft
Altitude min
4,762 ft
Altitude max
4,690 ft
Altitude start
4,754 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
3,317 ft
Distance climb
2,733 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:10:04
Avg time
Banff Loop Details
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Activities
- Nordic Ski
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCanmore Nordic Centre
Canmore, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 5 in Mountain Biking
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Winter only trail
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Snow GroomingClassic / Skating
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Land OwnerAlberta Parks
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Banff Loop is a 2 km popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Canmore Alberta. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 39 m green climb. It features bridge. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- 103 rides
- Last: Sep 12, 2020
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Directions to banff-loop trailhead
(51.095230, -115.390530)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banff Loop
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Where is Banff Loop located?
Banff Loop is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09523, -115.39053.
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How hard is Banff Loop?
Banff Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Banff Loop?
Banff Loop has 39 m of elevation gain. The trail has 19 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,417 m to 1,452 m.
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Is Banff Loop a point to point trail?
Banff Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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