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1,591 ft
Distance
-141 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
4,894 ft
Altitude min
5,035 ft
Altitude max
5,035 ft
Altitude start
4,895 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
-0.4%
Grade min
1,470 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

NRA (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    York Creek
    Coleman, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2016

A rarely used downhill trail that branches off the upper section of School of Rock. Badly overgrown since 2020

Access Info

Get on upper portion from School of Rock near the diving board rock and ladder bridge.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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NRA (Upper) Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2023 @ 12:20pm
Jun 30, 2023
 Not maintained and a bit dangerous. One spot I almost was bucked off because the grass hid a bit of a hole.
Jun 4, 2021 @ 10:01am
Jun 4, 2021
 reporter Overgrown so it's practicality invisible in the cutblock
Sep 14, 2019 @ 4:50pm
Sep 14, 2019
 Don’t waste your time taking this trail! Stick to School of Rock. It is overgrown, not flown and zero fun.
Jul 4, 2019 @ 10:13am
Jul 4, 2019
Leaning tree on top section and downed tree on bottom section cleared. Still overgrown grass needing a rake on top section.
May 6, 2019 @ 12:52pm
May 6, 2019
 reporter Top section needs raking and a dead tree is leaning over the trail.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About NRA (Upper)

        ▼ Where is NRA (Upper) located?
        NRA (Upper) is located in York Creek, Coleman, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the York Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.61651, -114.5095.
        ▼ How hard is NRA (Upper)?
        NRA (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for NRA (Upper)?
        The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,894 ft to 5,035 ft.
        ▼ Is NRA (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Yes, NRA (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is NRA (Upper)?
        NRA (Upper) is 1,591 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on NRA (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on NRA (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride NRA (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride NRA (Upper) are:
        • August (2 activities)
        • May (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access NRA (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to NRA (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride NRA (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride NRA (Upper). The trail is 1,591 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is NRA (Upper)?
        NRA (Upper) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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