more stats
1,508 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
00:05:28
Avg time
96 ft
Altitude change
4,733 ft
Altitude min
4,828 ft
Altitude max
4,733 ft
Altitude start
4,828 ft
Altitude end
6.348%
Grade
-0.321%
Grade max
27.543%
Grade min
1,409 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance down
53 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time

Legbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horseshoe / G8
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #118944 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95979 in Trail Running
    • #145757 in Hiking
    • #23411 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,672 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,740 in Trail Running
    • #2,680 in Hiking
    • #368 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Connector between upper and lower Horseshoe Traverse

Access Info

The bottom of the trail starts on the east side of a dip at the top of an off camber climb. The top of the trail forks off from the upper traverse.

Tags
Swimming spot
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Legbone Trail Reports

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Nov 8, 2025 @ 7:14pm (America/Edmonton)
Nov 8, 2025
 Running well
Oct 31, 2024 @ 5:51am
Oct 31, 2024
 Excellent late fall riding conditions.
Aug 30, 2023 @ 3:21pm
Aug 30, 2023
Jun 20, 2022 @ 7:10pm
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on Nov 8, 2025
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      ChossSW5dcZ
      This trail is decent to connect the slabs to Lebensrun, but not worth seeking out specifically

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Legbone located?
      Legbone is located in Horseshoe / G8, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Horseshoe / G8 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08785, -115.31494.
      ▼ How hard is Legbone?
      Legbone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.348%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Legbone?
      Legbone has 96 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,733 ft to 4,828 ft.
      ▼ Is Legbone a point to point trail?
      Legbone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Legbone?
      Legbone is 1,508 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Legbone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Legbone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Legbone?
      Legbone is best visited during: All season.
      ▼ How do I access Legbone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Legbone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Legbone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Legbone. The trail is 1,508 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Legbone?
      Legbone is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,370 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,534 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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