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1.2 miles
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:06:10
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
1,132 ft
Altitude min
1,184 ft
Altitude max
1,168 ft
Altitude start
1,175 ft
Altitude end
0.106%
Grade
-5.841%
Grade max
18.802%
Grade min
1,854 ft
Distance climb
2,447 ft
Distance down
1,805 ft
Distance flat
00:06:10
Avg time

Header 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort McMurray
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #170402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87689 in Trail Running
    • #287848 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This section of trail was heavily impacted by the 2016 wildfires and subsequent dozer-guard (clearing of trees), but is still helpful for accessing the Little Fisheries riding area from Thickwood.

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Header 2 Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 6:29pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 25, 2026
Jun 9, 2025 @ 1:18pm
Jun 9, 2025
we need at least tree inch of loose gravel on bike trails ..help slow down the loser who move ,,
Oct 20, 2018 @ 10:29am
Oct 20, 2018
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Header 2 located?
      Header 2 is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Fort McMurray trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.72334, -111.44469.
      How hard is Header 2?
      Header 2 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.106%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Header 2?
      Header 2 has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,132 ft to 1,184 ft.
      Is Header 2 a point to point trail?
      Header 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      How long is Header 2?
      Header 2 is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      Are dogs allowed on Header 2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Header 2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How long does it take to ride Header 2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Header 2. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Header 2?
      Header 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 321 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 385 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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