more stats
1,331 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
4,015 ft
Altitude min
4,031 ft
Altitude max
4,022 ft
Altitude start
4,031 ft
Altitude end
0.678%
Grade
-3.636%
Grade max
4.951%
Grade min
599 ft
Distance climb
340 ft
Distance down
254 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Northern Paths Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #201106 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101963 in Trail Running
    • #112101 in Hiking
    • #21599 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,586 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,845 in Trail Running
    • #1,893 in Hiking
    • #534 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Northern Paths is a 406 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Calgary Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Northern Paths Trail Reports

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Jan 11, 2026 @ 1:55pm (America/Edmonton)
Jan 11, 2026
 Boot-packed trail; very bumpy
Oct 21, 2025 @ 5:17pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 21, 2025
May 10, 2025 @ 11:53am
May 10, 2025
Jun 1, 2024 @ 3:21am
Jun 1, 2024
Jan 16, 2023 @ 6:44pm
Jan 16, 2023
 Trail covered with hard pack snow.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northern Paths located?
      Northern Paths is located in Nose Hill Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Nose Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.12059, -114.12392.
      ▼ How hard is Northern Paths?
      Northern Paths is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.678%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northern Paths?
      Northern Paths has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,015 ft to 4,031 ft.
      ▼ Is Northern Paths a point to point trail?
      Northern Paths is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northern Paths?
      Northern Paths is 1,331 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northern Paths?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northern Paths. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Northern Paths? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northern Paths are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northern Paths?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Northern Paths. The trail is 1,331 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Northern Paths?
      Northern Paths is a very popular trail. There have been 881 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 890 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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