more stats
318 ft
Distance
-6 ft
Descent
00:00:47
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
3,924 ft
Altitude min
3,932 ft
Altitude max
3,932 ft
Altitude start
3,924 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:00:47
Avg time

Bean Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Bean
    Cochrane, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #241528 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157674 in Trail Running
    • #440478 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,995 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #3,170 in Trail Running
    • #5,649 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Bike Cochrane

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AI Generated Description

Bean Shortcut is a 97 m moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Cochrane Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 28 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bean Shortcut located?
      Bean Shortcut is located in Buffalo Bean, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Buffalo Bean trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.20398, -114.49251.
      ▼ How hard is Bean Shortcut?
      Bean Shortcut is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bean Shortcut?
      The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,924 ft to 3,932 ft.
      ▼ Is Bean Shortcut a point to point trail?
      Bean Shortcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bean Shortcut?
      Bean Shortcut is 318 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bean Shortcut?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bean Shortcut. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bean Shortcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bean Shortcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bean Shortcut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bean Shortcut. The trail is 318 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bean Shortcut?
      Bean Shortcut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 76 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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