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4.8 miles
Distance
676 ft
Climb
-924 ft
Descent
00:51:30
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
3,478 ft
Altitude min
3,855 ft
Altitude max
3,760 ft
Altitude start
3,510 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-39%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
5,154 ft
Distance flat
00:51:30
Avg time
Hobgoblin Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCranbrook Community Forest
Cranbrook, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#60210 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #23543 in E-Biking
- #132119 in Trail Running
- #298028 in Hiking
- #20203 in Horseback
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Provincial Ranking#2,950 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #1,561 in E-Biking
- #7,546 in Trail Running
- #12,434 in Hiking
- #365 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerFLNROD
A mix of old game trails and handcrafted construction, the Hobgoblin trail takes you on a rustic and remote journey through the hills east of Cranbrook. Replete with some commanding views of the Kootenay River valley, a visit to a secluded forest lake, and a traverse through the goblin’s haunted boneyard. Just like the English beer of the same name, this long ride delivers a delicious aftertaste with sensations of a stimulating, mischievous character.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 65 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 379 rides
- Last: Oct 14, 2026
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(49.525480, -115.701080)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.4 • 11 miles • 1,272 ft • 32 •
Designated Forest Loops Trail as per Cranbrook Community Forest trail map.
★ 1.0 • 8 miles • 1,287 ft • 32 • Loop •
See how it goes starting at Hwy 3 at the top.
4 Reviews & Comments
hpeach
What a fun day! As a blue rider, it had its challenging spots but it was well worth it.
LesLivesOutside
Bit of a ride to get up there but fantastic trail. Bone yard was cool.
lito2020
It’s been a while but I enjoyed it. It’s a fun ride, enjoy the views, and if you are looking for some additional technical riding, go up Bee Line, back down and continue on Hob, ride Pole Dancer then dealers choice, green chicken or double shot with a side of espresso?
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