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1,867 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
4,228 ft
Altitude min
4,238 ft
Altitude max
4,229 ft
Altitude start
4,229 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
453 ft
Distance down
919 ft
Distance flat
00:03:30
Avg time
Crocus Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaCypress Hills Provincial Park
Elkwater, Alberta -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCypress Hills Provincial Park
Crocus Loop is a machine built, green trail that serves as a turn around loop for Badger Grind or Firerock trails, though it is a very nice short ride on its own as well. Rides equally well in both directions.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 161 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to crocus-loop trailhead
(49.657950, -110.315350)
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Nearby Trails
- Badger Grind 0 ft
- Cougar Ridge 2,753 ft
- Old Baldy Trail 4,117 ft
- Firerock Connector 4,117 ft
- Firerock Trail 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crocus Loop
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Where is Crocus Loop located?
Crocus Loop is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Hills Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65795, -110.31535.
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How hard is Crocus Loop?
Crocus Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Crocus Loop?
Crocus Loop has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,228 ft to 4,238 ft.
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Is Crocus Loop a point to point trail?
Crocus Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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