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1,214 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
4,713 ft
Altitude min
4,757 ft
Altitude max
4,757 ft
Altitude start
4,711 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
266 ft
Distance climb
925 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:03:11
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHorseshoe / G8
Canmore, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access is a 370 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Canmore Alberta. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 90 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 887 rides
- Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Directions to horse-meadows-connector-g8-access trailhead
(51.081290, -115.302650)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access
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Where is Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access located?
Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access is located in Horseshoe / G8, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Horseshoe / G8 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08129, -115.30265.
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How hard is Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access?
Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access?
Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,713 ft to 4,757 ft.
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Is Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access a point to point trail?
Horse Meadows Connector/G8 Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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