more stats
942 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
4,732 ft
Altitude min
4,771 ft
Altitude max
4,745 ft
Altitude start
4,770 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
633 ft
Distance climb
240 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:01:21
Avg time

Lower Mad Handler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66083 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121746 in E-Biking
    • #107351 in Trail Running
    • #153345 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,013 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,272 in E-Biking
    • #1,939 in Trail Running
    • #2,868 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

An alternative singletrack approach or descent to Hey Macleod or a way to run laps on the racecourse. It is hidden between the roads, but is actually nice singletrack riding.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 102 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 344 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Lower Mad Handler Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2025 @ 2:49pm
Aug 21, 2025
 Closed for wildfire protection work.
Jun 29, 2024 @ 11:44am
Jun 29, 2024
Jun 24, 2023 @ 1:00am
Jun 24, 2023
Dec 26, 2022 @ 12:23pm
Dec 26, 2022
May 18, 2022 @ 9:41am
May 18, 2022
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on Aug 21, 2025
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Mad Handler located?
      Lower Mad Handler is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09087, -115.38781.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Mad Handler?
      Lower Mad Handler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Mad Handler?
      Lower Mad Handler has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,732 ft to 4,771 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Mad Handler a point to point trail?
      Lower Mad Handler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Mad Handler?
      Lower Mad Handler is 942 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Mad Handler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Mad Handler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Mad Handler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Mad Handler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Mad Handler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lower Mad Handler. The trail is 942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Mad Handler?
      Lower Mad Handler is a very popular trail. There have been 2,409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,136 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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