2,464 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:04:57
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Higher Learning Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRedcliff
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking#42638 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Year Opened2018
Higher learning is a black technical trail starting at the top of the Old School Climb that follows the top of the ridge around to the north before dropping into a crumbly descent to end up at the loose coal hairpin on Death Valley. It is a hand built trail that has some steep rock rolls and hairpins but rewards the rider with some excellent views and fun lines.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Higher Learning mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-41 ft
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Altitude min2,314 ft
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Altitude max2,369 ft
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Altitude start2,359 ft
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Altitude end2,316 ft
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Grade-1.7%
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Grade max-16.8%
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Grade min15.4%
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Distance climb938 ft
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Distance down1,240 ft
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Distance flat285 ft
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Avg time00:04:57
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Avg reverse time00:08:55
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 6 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 41 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2025
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