more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-431 ft
Descent
00:04:55
Avg time
-398 ft
Altitude change
4,584 ft
Altitude min
4,986 ft
Altitude max
4,986 ft
Altitude start
4,587 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-43.9%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
4,810 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:04:55
Avg time

Minecart Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coliseum Mountain
    Nordegg, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #179431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21890 in E-Biking
    • #415242 in Trail Running
    • #70436 in Hiking
    • #24878 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,427 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #284 in E-Biking
    • #5,541 in Trail Running
    • #1,149 in Hiking
    • #669 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
    • Downhill Primary for Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2025

Fun flow trail that's great for beginners.

Access Info

Climb to the top of Skid Road. After the picnic bench, take the trail on the left, then stay right.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 16 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:51am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 23, 2026
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      Definitely a downhill trail. Go up the double track. Lots of fun but more of a blue-green than a green.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Minecart located?
      Minecart is located in Coliseum Mountain, Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Coliseum Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.50857, -116.0928.
      ▼ How hard is Minecart?
      Minecart is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 6.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Minecart?
      Minecart has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 431 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,584 ft to 4,986 ft.
      ▼ Is Minecart a point to point trail?
      Minecart is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Minecart?
      Minecart is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Minecart?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Minecart. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Minecart? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Minecart are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Minecart?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Minecart. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Minecart?
      Minecart is a very popular trail. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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