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981 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:00:35
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
2,492 ft
Altitude min
2,517 ft
Altitude max
2,513 ft
Altitude start
2,493 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-18%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
400 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:00:35
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Hogsback Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pembina Nordic Centre
    Drayton Valley, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #5114 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #265579 in Trail Running
    • #80066 in Hiking
    • #17220 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

A short one-way loop that climbs up a hill then descends quickly with a couple jumps.

Access Info

Trail access starts at the end of Ridge Winder (trailhead for Ridge Winder is from the Pembina Nordic Centre - see notes on Ridge Winder for access).

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hogsback Loop

        ▼ Where is Hogsback Loop located?
        Hogsback Loop is located in Pembina Nordic Centre, Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pembina Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.24558, -114.91115.
        ▼ How hard is Hogsback Loop?
        Hogsback Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hogsback Loop?
        Hogsback Loop has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,492 ft to 2,517 ft.
        ▼ Is Hogsback Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hogsback Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Hogsback Loop?
        Hogsback Loop is 981 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hogsback Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hogsback Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Hogsback Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hogsback Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hogsback Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Hogsback Loop is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 981 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Hogsback Loop?
        Hogsback Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 95 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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