more stats
197 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
00:00:36
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
3,638 ft
Altitude min
3,654 ft
Altitude max
3,638 ft
Altitude start
3,655 ft
Altitude end
7.8%
Grade
5.6%
Grade max
10.2%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
00:00:36
Avg time

Early Riser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paskapoo Slopes
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #176897 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100558 in Trail Running
    • #12253 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Much of this trail was erased by the commercial development at the base of the slopes. What remains is a southerly access to High Road, Low Down, and Up the Drain.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 98 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Early Riser Trail Reports

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May 9, 2026 @ 1:57pm (America/Creston)
May 9, 2026
Nov 20, 2023 @ 8:29am
Nov 20, 2023
 Mix of bare dirt and leaves, hardpacked icy snow, and ice throughout the Paskapoo network. Was glad to be running studs.
Aug 12, 2022 @ 8:53am
Aug 12, 2022
Jun 2, 2022 @ 7:02pm
Jun 2, 2022
Dec 20, 2018 @ 2:33pm
Dec 20, 2018
 Packed snow, almost no ice. OK for skinnies when firmly frozen. Some parking available off gift shop access road.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Early Riser located?
      Early Riser is located in Paskapoo Slopes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Paskapoo Slopes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.07803, -114.1946.
      ▼ How hard is Early Riser?
      Early Riser is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Early Riser?
      Early Riser has 15 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,638 ft to 3,654 ft.
      ▼ Is Early Riser a point to point trail?
      Early Riser is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Early Riser?
      Early Riser is 197 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Early Riser?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Early Riser. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Early Riser? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Early Riser are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Early Riser?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Early Riser. The trail is 197 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Early Riser?
      Early Riser is a moderately popular trail. There have been 491 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 554 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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