Cougar Ridge Bypass Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWhitecourt
, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonSpring-Summer-Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Other
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
A challenging Blue cross country run starting with a descent to a steep side hill ending in a tough climb. Continue through a winding single track the leads to a descent to a narrow bridge crossing. Cross the bridge Watch for frost) then another difficult climb to winding trail that crosses a road, and continues to a steep descent winding through some trees and meet up with the paved centennial trail. Turn right to head back to the forest interpretative center.
Access Info
To get to Cougar Ridge, park at the Whitecourt Forest Interpretative. The trail in starts behind the parking lot, ride past the little church (on your right) then past a garage (on your left) and you will see the trailhead. Take that trail through the trees, you will come to a right-of-way. Turn tight, follow the trail, you will come to a road and a clearcut, continue straight across the road. Follow the trail to the beginning of Cougar Ridge, look for flagging tape to the right. The beginning of the trail is just before the trail you are on does a steep descent into a valley.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cougar Ridge Bypass mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-6 ft
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Altitude min2,331 ft
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Altitude max2,338 ft
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Altitude start2,338 ft
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Altitude end2,332 ft
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Grade-2.405%
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Grade max-5.387%
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Grade min2.132%
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Distance climb17 ft
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Distance down123 ft
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Distance flat91 ft
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Avg time00:00:11
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Avg reverse time00:00:32
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- Last: Sep 30, 2024
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