more stats
358 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
4,758 ft
Altitude min
4,767 ft
Altitude max
4,762 ft
Altitude start
4,757 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:01:11
Avg time

Circus Act Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #219819 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54594 in E-Biking
    • #55610 in Trail Running
    • #156635 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,753 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #630 in E-Biking
    • #917 in Trail Running
    • #2,940 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

Rock garden and rock roll, part of the XCO loop

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Circus Act located?
      Circus Act 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 51.09394, -115.39009.
      ▼ How hard is Circus Act?
      Circus Act is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Circus Act?
      Circus Act has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,758 ft to 4,767 ft.
      ▼ Is Circus Act a point to point trail?
      Circus Act is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Circus Act?
      Circus Act is 358 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Circus Act?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Circus Act. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Circus Act? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Circus Act are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Circus Act?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Circus Act. The trail is 358 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Circus Act?
      Circus Act is a moderately popular trail. There have been 582 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 756 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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