more stats
3,684 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
3,949 ft
Altitude min
3,990 ft
Altitude max
3,990 ft
Altitude start
3,950 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
2,365 ft
Distance down
919 ft
Distance flat
00:04:30
Avg time

Left Hook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #164797 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21737 in E-Biking
    • #73060 in Trail Running
    • #75265 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Calgary

Although this used to be a single track blue trail, it has been converted to a gravel path. If you want to stick to single track, stick to Left Jab. - Dave Sullivan

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 137 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Jan 12, 2019
 95% clear. Basically, summer conditions ... in the middle of January.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Left Hook located?
      Left Hook 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 51.10034, -114.10519.
      ▼ How hard is Left Hook?
      Left Hook is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Left Hook?
      Left Hook has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,949 ft to 3,990 ft.
      ▼ Is Left Hook a point to point trail?
      Left Hook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Left Hook?
      Left Hook is 3,684 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Left Hook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Left Hook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Left Hook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Left Hook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Left Hook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Left Hook. The trail is 3,684 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Left Hook?
      Left Hook is a very popular trail. There have been 1,151 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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