more stats
1,473 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:03:32
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
3,953 ft
Altitude min
3,969 ft
Altitude max
3,969 ft
Altitude start
3,957 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
633 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat
00:03:32
Avg time

Bootsy Collins Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #146098 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021

This trail is a good one to connect Secret Policeman's Ball to Tom Collins. It reduces the amount of gravel you have to take along Left Hook and increases the single track, which is always a good thing Smile . -Dave Sullivan

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 393 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bootsy Collins located?
      Bootsy Collins 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 51.09771, -114.10897.
      ▼ How hard is Bootsy Collins?
      Bootsy Collins is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bootsy Collins?
      Bootsy Collins has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,953 ft to 3,969 ft.
      ▼ Is Bootsy Collins a point to point trail?
      Bootsy Collins is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bootsy Collins?
      Bootsy Collins is 1,473 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bootsy Collins?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bootsy Collins. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bootsy Collins? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bootsy Collins are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bootsy Collins?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bootsy Collins. The trail is 1,473 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bootsy Collins?
      Bootsy Collins is a very popular trail. There have been 782 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 803 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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