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2,320 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
4,673 ft
High Point
-73 ft
Altitude change
4,600 ft
Altitude min
4,673 ft
Altitude start
4,600 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
2,139 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
Head & Shoulder Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTunnel Mountain Bench Area
Banff, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Horseback
- Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Head & Shoulder is a 707 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Banff Alberta. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- Last: Aug 25, 2025
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Directions to head--shoulder trailhead
(51.178450, -115.498780)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Toe 2
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Where is The Toe 2 located?
The Toe 2 is located in Tunnel Mountain Bench Area, Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Tunnel Mountain Bench Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.17845, -115.49878.
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How hard is The Toe 2?
The Toe 2 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for The Toe 2?
The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,600 ft to 4,673 ft.
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Is The Toe 2 a point to point trail?
The Toe 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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