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1,860 ft
Distance
-58 ft
Descent
00:04:26
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
4,202 ft
Altitude min
4,261 ft
Altitude max
4,261 ft
Altitude start
4,203 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
1,542 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:04:26
Avg time

Kerfuffle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elkwater
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner

The Kurfuffle will take you back to Ruttentuke and the Sorry climbing trail.

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This trail runs along the base of the Hidden Valley Ski Hill, any downhill line will connect to it at the end.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 265 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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        Kerfuffle
        0:48 | 174 | Nov 16, 2021 , Elkwater

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