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2,484 ft
Distance
-60 ft
Descent
00:03:29
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
3,500 ft
Altitude min
3,562 ft
Altitude max
3,562 ft
Altitude start
3,501 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
1,496 ft
Distance down
604 ft
Distance flat
00:03:29
Avg time

Double Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fish Creek Provincial Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1343 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71986 in Trail Running
    • #2976 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Mid-to late summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

Singletrack begins as a fork off to the left [north] of the walking path. Most people ride this trail down to Radius. Fast descent, watch for walkers.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 237 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 2,514 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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        Directions to double-down-27875 trailhead (50.929720, -114.100770)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Double Down

        ▼ Where is Double Down located?
        Double Down is located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Fish Creek Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.92972, -114.10077.
        ▼ How hard is Double Down?
        Double Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Double Down?
        The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,500 ft to 3,562 ft.
        ▼ Is Double Down a point to point trail?
        Double Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Double Down?
        Double Down is 2,484 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Double Down?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Double Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Double Down?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Double Down are:
        • July (412 activities)
        • May (292 activities)
        • August (287 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Double Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Double Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Double Down?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Double Down. The trail is 2,484 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Double Down?
        Double Down is a very popular trail. There have been 13,998 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,788 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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