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2.1 miles
Distance
268 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:23:40
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
4,632 ft
Altitude min
4,875 ft
Altitude max
4,682 ft
Altitude start
4,675 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
36.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,642 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:23:40
Avg time

Hostel Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Bragg Creek
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 40 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #3455 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #249535 in Mountain Biking
    • #111256 in Trail Running
    • #111640 in Hiking
    • #1958 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Forestry and Parks

Starting from the centre of the north side of the parking lot, the Hostel Loop begins with a short, steep uphill climb, which is shared with the Telephone Loop. It levels off and curves north to a junction 0.3 km from the start. The east half of the Hostel Loop passes through sunny aspen groves and several meadows, then curves north over rolling terrain to the second junction with the Telephone Loop. The west half of the loop includes a steady uphill and a long, sweeping downhill glide back to the first junction.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hostel Loop

        ▼ Where is Hostel Loop located?
        Hostel Loop is located in West Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the West Bragg Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.9507, -114.69069.
        ▼ How hard is Hostel Loop?
        Hostel Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hostel Loop?
        Hostel Loop has 268 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,632 ft to 4,875 ft.
        ▼ Is Hostel Loop a point to point trail?
        Hostel Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hostel Loop?
        Hostel Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hostel Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hostel Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Hostel Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hostel Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski Hostel Loop?
        The estimated time to ski Hostel Loop is approximately 24 minutes. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Hostel Loop?
        Hostel Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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