more stats
4,272 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-319 ft
Descent
00:06:55
Avg time
-314 ft
Altitude change
4,443 ft
Altitude min
4,757 ft
Altitude max
4,757 ft
Altitude start
4,442 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
164 ft
Distance climb
3,658 ft
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:06:55
Avg time

Lebensrun Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horseshoe / G8
    Canmore, Alberta
  • AKA
    Let it Roll
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #26166 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93039 in Trail Running
    • #123243 in Hiking
    • #21695 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #424 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,712 in Trail Running
    • #2,166 in Hiking
    • #267 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny, Teeter Totter
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A short climb up from Horseshoe middle to a skinny made from a fallen tree. The trail then heads into a fast descent, please follow the signage to connect with Elk Run Blvd.

Note: This is horse country and a multi use trail, please call out, control your speed and be ready to stop if needed.

Access Info

Look for the sign on Horseshoe Middle on the west side of the dip.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Status:
on Sep 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.43 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Bean403 Bean403
      Great flowy trail! Make noise as sometimes you encounter hikers.
      ChossSW5dcZ
      This trail is awesome but you do need to be a bit cautious of uphill traffic
      Wedelmaster Wedelmaster
      Be alert that this is a well-used (up) trail for equestrian, make noise and keep aware when descending.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lebensrun located?
      Lebensrun is located in Horseshoe / G8, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Horseshoe / G8 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08795, -115.31517.
      ▼ How hard is Lebensrun?
      Lebensrun is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lebensrun?
      Lebensrun has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 319 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,443 ft to 4,757 ft.
      ▼ Is Lebensrun a point to point trail?
      Lebensrun is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lebensrun?
      Lebensrun is 4,272 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lebensrun?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lebensrun. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lebensrun?
      Lebensrun is best visited during: Apr-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Lebensrun? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lebensrun are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lebensrun?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Lebensrun. The trail is 4,272 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lebensrun?
      Lebensrun is a very popular trail. There have been 8,197 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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