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2,982 ft
Distance
-418 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
-418 ft
Altitude change
4,214 ft
Altitude min
4,632 ft
Altitude max
4,632 ft
Altitude start
4,216 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-43.8%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
2,743 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
Avg time
Hoser Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCypress Hills Provincial Park
Elkwater, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Gap Jump
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Year Opened2021
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Land Owner
Hoser is a black technical trail that weaves it way down the T-bar line at the Hidden Valley resort. You can expect a mix of some technical features, flowy berms and watch for the out for the step-up near the bottom.
Access Info
Start where the T-bar line meets the Canadaina trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Directions to hoser trailhead
(49.654040, -110.269910)
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★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 4,576 ft • 25 • Race •
The Short Course is Stages 1, 2, 6, 7, 8.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoser
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Where is Hoser located?
Hoser is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Hills Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65404, -110.26991.
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How hard is Hoser?
Hoser is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hoser?
The trail has 127 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,284 m to 1,412 m.
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Is Hoser a point to point trail?
Yes, Hoser is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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