more stats
2,638 ft
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:03:18
Avg time
167 ft
Altitude change
3,830 ft
Altitude min
4,013 ft
Altitude max
3,846 ft
Altitude start
4,012 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
502 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:03:18
Avg time

Fine Grind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #64253 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30831 in E-Biking
    • #98767 in Trail Running
    • #138979 in Hiking
    • #16191 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #999 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #390 in E-Biking
    • #1,790 in Trail Running
    • #2,533 in Hiking
    • #391 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Calgary

This is a good but very challenging climb. It's steep and awkward but not so much that you can't clean it. Good one to test out your granny gear Wink .

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      zorp zorp
      Although it seems that most people climb this, it is actually one of the better downhill trails on the north side of Nose Hill. Way more fun than descending Latte Lift because it actually has some turns.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fine Grind located?
      Fine Grind is located in Nose Hill Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Nose Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.13082, -114.11192.
      ▼ How hard is Fine Grind?
      Fine Grind is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fine Grind?
      Fine Grind has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,830 ft to 4,013 ft.
      ▼ Is Fine Grind a point to point trail?
      Fine Grind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fine Grind?
      Fine Grind is 2,638 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fine Grind?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fine Grind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fine Grind?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fine Grind are:
      • July (19 activities)
      • June (13 activities)
      • October (12 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Fine Grind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fine Grind are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fine Grind?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Fine Grind. The trail is 2,638 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fine Grind?
      Fine Grind is a very popular trail. There have been 1,246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,300 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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