more stats
3,087 ft
Distance
-14 ft
Descent
00:03:29
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
4,028 ft
Altitude min
4,042 ft
Altitude max
4,042 ft
Altitude start
4,029 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
1,339 ft
Distance down
1,749 ft
Distance flat
00:03:29
Avg time

Hypotenuse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #191784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92183 in Trail Running
    • #231848 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hypotenuse is a 941 m moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Calgary Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 172 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hypotenuse located?
      Hypotenuse is located in Nose Hill Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Nose Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.1152, -114.11793.
      ▼ How hard is Hypotenuse?
      Hypotenuse is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hypotenuse?
      The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,028 ft to 4,042 ft.
      ▼ Is Hypotenuse a point to point trail?
      Hypotenuse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hypotenuse?
      Hypotenuse is 3,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hypotenuse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hypotenuse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hypotenuse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hypotenuse are:
      • September (16 activities)
      • June (13 activities)
      • May (12 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hypotenuse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hypotenuse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hypotenuse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Hypotenuse. The trail is 3,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hypotenuse?
      Hypotenuse is a moderately popular trail. There have been 466 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 516 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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