more stats
1,421 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:02:20
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
3,512 ft
Altitude min
3,541 ft
Altitude max
3,512 ft
Altitude start
3,517 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
538 ft
Distance climb
479 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:02:20
Avg time

The Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fish Creek Provincial Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24999 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100198 in E-Biking
    • #132168 in Trail Running
    • #99769 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #405 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #881 in E-Biking
    • #2,419 in Trail Running
    • #1,644 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

A singletrack trail that connects the Bebo Grove parking lot to Easy Out [and Sunset Meadow]. No technical challenges, but a couple of sharp climbs/descents will keep you alert.

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MeadowRidgeline

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 178 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,600 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.31 (10 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Ridge located?
      The Ridge is located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Fish Creek Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.92913, -114.1159.
      ▼ How hard is The Ridge?
      The Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Ridge?
      The Ridge has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,512 ft to 3,541 ft.
      ▼ Is The Ridge a point to point trail?
      The Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Ridge?
      The Ridge is 1,421 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Ridge are:
      • May (112 activities)
      • September (97 activities)
      • July (93 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Ridge. The trail is 1,421 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Ridge?
      The Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 7,790 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,603 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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