more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • AKA
    Manhandler
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 85 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1281 in Trail Running
    • #40288 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

Singletrack connecting Centennial and Rundle.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 52 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 715 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 3,798 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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on Sep 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.64 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mad Handler?
      Mad Handler has 51 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,790 ft to 4,841 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Mad Handler?
      Mad Handler is 567 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mad Handler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mad Handler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mad Handler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mad Handler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mad Handler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mad Handler. The trail is 567 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mad Handler?
      Mad Handler is a very popular trail. There have been 23,513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28,811 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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