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5.3 miles
Distance
776 ft
Climb
-657 ft
Descent
01:02:19
Avg time
118 ft
Altitude change
4,698 ft
Altitude min
5,346 ft
Altitude max
4,698 ft
Altitude start
4,816 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-44.1%
Grade max
30.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,276 ft
Distance flat
01:02:19
Avg time

Long Distance Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    West Bragg Creek
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 75 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57686 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101018 in E-Biking
    • #107494 in Trail Running
    • #119264 in Hiking
    • #3491 in Horseback
    • #3945 in Snowshoeing
    • #2582 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #900 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #890 in E-Biking
    • #1,942 in Trail Running
    • #2,068 in Hiking
    • #69 in Horseback
    • #129 in Snowshoeing
    • #173 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Environment and Parks

Long Distance is a relatively smooth piece of singletrack usually done in a loop with the eastern half Telephone Loop. The trail is well made, the grades are not too steep and there are some good views to be seen at a few sections. Most of the trail is in forest, but some parts are in meadows, clear cuts and in new growth forests. Mud is not a problem on this trail most of the time, but do not be surprised if you find a few puddles and a couple of soft spots after rain. The soil on this trail is softer than others in the area and not as rocky, especially in wooded sections. there are no difficult, dangerous or tricky sections of note. Riding season is from mid April to early November, all year if you have a fatbike. The trail is multi-use, so as always, be courteous to hikers, snowshoers, and equestrians.

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Faint trailMeadowViews
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 687 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on Sep 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (31 votes)
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      Directions to long-distance trailhead (50.989600, -114.707230)

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      22:46 | 317 | Jul 26, 2023 , Bragg Creek
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      14:12 | 681 | Mar 9, 2021 , Bragg Creek
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      9:37 | 1220 | Oct 8, 2012 , Bragg Creek

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Emzee78
      Sow and two cubs spotted in a clearing about 1.5-2 km from the north end.
      fosterino
      Coming down from Reconnect someone dragged their rear brakes while slushy into every downhill corner. These fat tire ruts froze up nice. Not.
      Bjglee
      Free fall on the downhill, watch your speed

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Long Distance located?
      Long Distance is located in West Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the West Bragg Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.9896, -114.70723.
      ▼ How hard is Long Distance?
      Long Distance is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Distance?
      Long Distance has 776 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 657 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,698 ft to 5,346 ft.
      ▼ Is Long Distance a point to point trail?
      Long Distance is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Long Distance?
      Long Distance is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Long Distance?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Long Distance. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Long Distance? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Long Distance are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Long Distance?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 8 minutes to ride Long Distance. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Long Distance?
      Long Distance is a very popular trail. There have been 2,698 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,711 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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