more stats
3,327 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:03:06
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
3,268 ft
Altitude min
3,301 ft
Altitude max
3,299 ft
Altitude start
3,268 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
2,224 ft
Distance down
827 ft
Distance flat
00:03:06
Avg time

North Orbit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fish Creek Provincial Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #272324 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127928 in E-Biking
    • #318766 in Trail Running
    • #429207 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,294 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,412 in E-Biking
    • #4,859 in Trail Running
    • #5,558 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

A flowy scenic loop around Chaparral Valley storm-water ponds, spinkled with few rock garden ditches. Connects to other trails.

Access Info

NW corner of paved pathways in Chaparral Valley or South Bow Crossing Bridge

Tags
BridgesFlowyRock gardensViews

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Orbit located?
      North Orbit is located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Fish Creek Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88998, -114.01844.
      ▼ How hard is North Orbit?
      North Orbit is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Orbit?
      North Orbit has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,268 ft to 3,301 ft.
      ▼ Is North Orbit a point to point trail?
      North Orbit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Orbit?
      North Orbit is 3,327 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Orbit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Orbit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Orbit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Orbit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Orbit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride North Orbit. The trail is 3,327 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Orbit?
      North Orbit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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