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1,457 ft
Distance
-33 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
1,737 ft
Altitude min
1,770 ft
Altitude max
1,770 ft
Altitude start
1,736 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-7.3%
Grade max
1,115 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time
Lower Rutledge Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaBuffalo Pound Provincial Park
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 100 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#45170 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #26911 in E-Biking
- #95549 in Trail Running
- #93915 in Hiking
- #121 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerSaskatchewan Parks
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Lower Rutledge is a 444 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 3 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 310 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to lower-rutledge trailhead
(50.575860, -105.403670)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Rutledge
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Where is Lower Rutledge located?
Lower Rutledge is located in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is part of the Buffalo Pound Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.57586, -105.40367.
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How hard is Lower Rutledge?
Lower Rutledge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Rutledge?
The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,737 ft to 1,770 ft.
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Is Lower Rutledge a point to point trail?
Lower Rutledge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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