633 ft
Distance
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:53
Avg time

Firerock Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Hills Provincial Park
    Elkwater, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #116153 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9061 in Trail Running
    • #6608 in Hiking
    • #90 in Snowshoeing
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Land Owner
    Cypress Hills Provincial Park

This is a short trail that connects the Old Baldy and Horseshoe Canyon trails to Firerock Trail. It's most impressive feature is the switchbacks on the backside of Old Baldy to make for an easier climb as well as reduce erosion of the trailbed. This is a two way trail that is well used so please watch for others.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Firerock Connector multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -7 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,246 ft
  • Altitude max
    4,254 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,253 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,245 ft
  • Grade
    -1%
  • Grade max
    -4.2%
  • Grade min
    2.5%
  • Distance climb
    39 ft
  • Distance down
    249 ft
  • Distance flat
    344 ft
  • Avg time
    00:01:53
  • Avg reverse time
    00:02:40
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      Firerock Connector Trail Reports

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      Dec 4, 2024 @ 9:37am
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      • 10 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
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      • 127 rides
      • Last: Nov 1, 2024

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