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1,998 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
70 ft
Altitude change
4,792 ft
Altitude min
4,874 ft
Altitude max
4,804 ft
Altitude start
4,874 ft
Altitude end
3.502%
Grade
-14.579%
Grade max
35.659%
Grade min
935 ft
Distance climb
532 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

Killer Bees Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5282 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3235 in Trail Running
    • #81352 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Bi-Directional trail with some fun berms and plenty of flow. Mainly used as a climb, this is a fun descent if you keep an eye open for those on their way up. Combine with EKG East, Ziggy's, Backdoor, Laundry Chutes, etc for some fun close-to-the-parking lot loops.

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        Directions to killer-bees trailhead (51.088220, -115.388720)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Killer Bees

        Where is Killer Bees located?
        Killer Bees is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08822, -115.38872.
        How hard is Killer Bees?
        Killer Bees is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.502%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Killer Bees?
        Killer Bees has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,792 ft to 4,874 ft.
        Is Killer Bees a point to point trail?
        Killer Bees is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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