more stats
1,722 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
4,523 ft
Altitude min
4,657 ft
Altitude max
4,648 ft
Altitude start
4,524 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
236 ft
Distance climb
1,319 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Mack Jacket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Hills Provincial Park
    Elkwater, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110784 in E-Biking
    • #339746 in Trail Running
    • #150782 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #341 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,050 in E-Biking
    • #5,187 in Trail Running
    • #2,795 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner

Mack Jacket is a fun blue flow trail, lots of berms, jumped and features to keep things interesting. This trail connects to the bottom two thirds of Mitt Nibler

Access Info

Head to the South end of the Hidden Valley Resort, follow the trail in the intersection and take the option in the middle.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumps
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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on May 13, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mack Jacket located?
      Mack Jacket is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Hills Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65085, -110.26786.
      ▼ How hard is Mack Jacket?
      Mack Jacket is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mack Jacket?
      Mack Jacket has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,523 ft to 4,657 ft.
      ▼ Is Mack Jacket a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mack Jacket is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mack Jacket?
      Mack Jacket is 1,722 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mack Jacket?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mack Jacket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mack Jacket?
      Mack Jacket is best visited during: May-October.
      ▼ How do I access Mack Jacket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mack Jacket are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mack Jacket?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mack Jacket. The trail is 1,722 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mack Jacket?
      Mack Jacket is a very popular trail. There have been 743 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 863 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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