more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Hills Provincial Park
    Elkwater, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #210092 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130936 in E-Biking
    • #84967 in Trail Running
    • #131534 in Hiking
    • #18654 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,669 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,451 in E-Biking
    • #1,573 in Trail Running
    • #2,361 in Hiking
    • #588 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Cypress 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.

Tags
Machine-built
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 191 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      DaveNoelle
      Super fun trail to teach the kiddos I'd you're camping in Firerock. I took my 7yo around it a number of times and by day 3 she was gtg on Badger and Cougar Ridge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Crocus Loop?
      Crocus Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Crocus Loop?
      Crocus Loop is 1,867 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crocus Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crocus Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Crocus Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crocus Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crocus Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Crocus Loop. The trail is 1,867 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crocus Loop?
      Crocus Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 947 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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