more stats
2.8 miles
Distance
381 ft
Climb
-405 ft
Descent
00:16:28
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
4,687 ft
Altitude min
4,924 ft
Altitude max
4,713 ft
Altitude start
4,688 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,053 ft
Distance flat
00:16:28
Avg time

Olympic Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #449 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #270745 in Mountain Biking
    • #296479 in Trail Running
    • #312242 in Hiking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

A stunning challenging competition trail with sustained climbs and descents with stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. It is also used for access to Rundle, Meadowview, Coyote and King of Sweden.

In the summer, it connects section of the Red Loop and other Mountain Bike singe tracks.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 26, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Dec 26, 2020
 Only portions are groomed.
Jun 8, 2018 @ 12:25pm
Jun 8, 2018
May 23, 2017 @ 7:18am
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      Directions to olympic trailhead (51.090870, -115.386790)
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      Videos

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      Winter is Coming (But Not Today)
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      2:20 | 153 | Sep 18, 2015 , Canmore
      Calgary COP Luge run from the top
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      0:32 | 512 | Dec 31, 2011 , Canmore
      Summer '09 rough edit
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      3:20 | 249 | Sep 17, 2009 , Canmore
      Canada Olympic Park
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      7:54 | 135 | Nov 5, 2012 , Canmore

      Routes with this trail

      374
      CNC - Highline - Guy Lafleur - EKG & CNC Hot Lap
      ★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 4,689 ft • 48 •
      CNC Start - Highline - Guy Lafleur - Deadmans to refuel - Reverse - - CNC Hot Lap
      10
      2017 Grizzly MTB Marathon - Leg 2 Archived
      ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 964 ft • 2 • Race •
      Leg 2 of the 2017 Grizzly MTB Marathon 50km course.
      167
      2017 Grizzly MTB Marathon - Leg 3 Archived
      8 miles • 1,112 ft • 13 • Race •
      Leg 3 of the 2017 Grizzly MTB Marathon 50km course.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Olympic located?
      Olympic is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09087, -115.38679.
      ▼ How hard is Olympic?
      Olympic is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Olympic?
      Olympic has 381 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 405 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,687 ft to 4,924 ft.
      ▼ Is Olympic a point to point trail?
      Olympic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Olympic?
      Olympic is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Olympic?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Olympic. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Olympic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Olympic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Olympic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ski Olympic. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Olympic?
      Olympic is a very popular trail. There have been 682 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,273 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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