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1.2 miles
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:07:09
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
00:07:09
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 heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #194386 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76365 in Trail Running
    • #339147 in Hiking
    • #11712 in Adaptive Biking
    • #3959 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,537 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,396 in Trail Running
    • #4,882 in Hiking
    • #319 in Adaptive Biking
    • #142 in Gravel Biking
  • 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.

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 6:29pm (America/Edmonton)
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we need at least tree inch of loose gravel on bike trails ..help slow down the loser who move ,,
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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 7 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 325 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 389 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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