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1.6 miles
Distance
-1,202 ft
Descent
00:14:25
Avg time
-1,202 ft
Altitude change
5,044 ft
Altitude min
6,246 ft
Altitude max
6,246 ft
Altitude start
5,043 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade
-53.2%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:14:25
Avg time
Loamzilla Details
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Riding AreaPrairie Mountain
Bragg Creek, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (5 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Land OwnerAE+P
Natural singletrack trail winding through forest. Similar terrain to Pistolero but with steeper sections. The main feature is a rocky outcrop to very loose left-hand catch berm. There is now a ride-around for the rock roll.
Access Info
Access from the top is off of the Husky Road, the trail exits onto Elbow Valley.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 13 rides
- 24.1 km average
6 Months
- 92 rides
- 19.1 km avg distance
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- 709 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Directions to loamzilla trailhead
(50.889270, -114.782230)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 1,477 ft • 3 • Loop •
- Take the Husky Road up through Road to Gondor - Keep left through all the way down to Elbow Valley - At...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Loamzilla
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Where is Loamzilla located?
Loamzilla is located in Prairie Mountain, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Prairie Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88927, -114.78223.
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How hard is Loamzilla?
Loamzilla is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Loamzilla?
The trail has 1,202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,044 ft to 6,246 ft.
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Is Loamzilla a point to point trail?
Yes, Loamzilla is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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