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2,536 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:07:29
Avg time
122 ft
Altitude change
4,702 ft
Altitude min
4,839 ft
Altitude max
4,702 ft
Altitude start
4,826 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
1,906 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:07:29
Avg time
Old Shell Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaWest Bragg Creek
Bragg Creek, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Snow GroomingGroomed Smooth
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailOther
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Land OwnerAlberta Forestry and Parks
This is an All Seasons Trail that provides yet another way of getting to Merlin View that might be especially appealing to winter fat bike riders. Trail starts by crossing a creek and then passes an interesting river bank reclamation area at the bottom of the climb. The top of the trail crosses some large boulders and enters the Moose Meadow that is a gateway to Telephone Loop, Moose Singletrack and then on to Merlin View.
Generally groomed in winter.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,100 ft • 7 • Loop •
THIS ROUTE USES " " WHICH PARKS HAVE CLOSED FOR RECLAMATION. from West Bragg Creek parking lot to Merlin....
★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 3,026 ft • 16 •
Full Day Run combining the best of North and South Bragg Creek Trails
★ 3.5 • 10 miles • 1,595 ft • 9 • Loop •
Keep turning right for an easy fast nighttime loop
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