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394 ft
Distance
-28 ft
Descent
00:00:19
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
3,649 ft
Altitude min
3,677 ft
Altitude max
3,677 ft
Altitude start
3,648 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
358 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:00:19
Avg time

Highball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paskapoo Slopes
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #174823 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32515 in E-Biking
    • #99547 in Trail Running
    • #248826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Season, condition dependent.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Climbable, but best as a steep downhill in the south to north direction.

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  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 162 rides
  • Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Jun 23, 2025 @ 3:24pm
Jun 23, 2025
Way to wet to ride right now, zero traction, it’s just mud mess - 06-23-25
Oct 12, 2021 @ 5:03pm
Oct 12, 2021
Apr 28, 2021 @ 10:30pm
Apr 28, 2021
A little dry but running awesome.
Jul 14, 2020 @ 6:37pm
Jul 14, 2020
Apr 29, 2020 @ 12:31pm
Apr 29, 2020
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Directions to highball trailhead (51.075580, -114.192710)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Highball

        Where is Highball located?
        Highball is located in Paskapoo Slopes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Paskapoo Slopes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.07558, -114.19271.
        How hard is Highball?
        Highball is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Highball?
        The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,649 ft to 3,677 ft.
        Is Highball a point to point trail?
        Highball is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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