more stats
1,854 ft
Distance
-118 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
3,914 ft
Altitude min
4,032 ft
Altitude max
4,032 ft
Altitude start
3,914 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1,854 ft
Distance down
00:02:10
Avg time

Central Front Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #259893 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121940 in Trail Running
    • #297031 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is probably the funnest descents in this tree zone from North Plateau to Forest Edge. Try this one first and then you will hooked on this area of Nose Hill. Loads of fun

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 12, 2026
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Jun 12, 2023 @ 9:01am
Jun 12, 2023
Apr 26, 2018 @ 11:37am
Apr 26, 2018
 Rode all over the place yesterday evening. Most of the trails are dry, with the exception of a few that are in the shade/trees that still have...
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      Routes with this trail

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      xc warm up
      ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 192 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Good gravel/dirt loop
      31
      McDownhill Big LOop
      ★ 2.5 • 6 miles • 396 ft • 30 •
      10km loop around nose hill
      20
      Roots of All Evil with 64th Entrance
      ★ 1.0 • 3 miles • 261 ft • 16 •
      1 hour route, green uphill, downhill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Central Front located?
      Central Front 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 51.11633, -114.10524.
      ▼ How hard is Central Front?
      Central Front is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Central Front?
      The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,914 ft to 4,032 ft.
      ▼ Is Central Front a point to point trail?
      Central Front is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Central Front?
      Central Front is 1,854 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Central Front?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Central Front. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Central Front? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Central Front are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Central Front?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Central Front. The trail is 1,854 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Central Front?
      Central Front is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 41 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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