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567 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
00:01:32
Avg time
51 ft
Altitude change
4,790 ft
Altitude min
4,841 ft
Altitude max
4,790 ft
Altitude start
4,841 ft
Altitude end
9.021%
Grade
1.968%
Grade max
15.986%
Grade min
549 ft
Distance climb
19 ft
Distance flat
00:01:32
Avg time
Mad Handler Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCanmore Nordic Centre
Canmore, Alberta -
AKAManhandler
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerAlberta Parks
Singletrack connecting Centennial and Rundle.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 13 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 134 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 3,160 rides
- Last: Jun 4, 2026
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Directions to mad-handler trailhead
(51.088250, -115.388370)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Handler
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Where is Mad Handler located?
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 51.08825, -115.38837.
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How hard is Mad Handler?
Mad Handler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.021%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Mad Handler?
Mad Handler has 16 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,460 m to 1,476 m.
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Is Mad Handler a point to point trail?
Mad Handler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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