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2,225 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:03:22
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
4,484 ft
Altitude min
4,519 ft
Altitude max
4,519 ft
Altitude start
4,515 ft
Altitude end
-0.177%
Grade
-7.281%
Grade max
9.107%
Grade min
1,039 ft
Distance climb
984 ft
Distance down
202 ft
Distance flat
00:03:22
Avg time

Orchid Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #325 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #730 in Trail Running
    • #50242 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Alberta P

A short, fun connector trail from EKG and George Town Interpretive to the Canmore Trail. It flows well in both directions and features a couple of wide, low bridges and a short section of baby head rocks.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 434 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,294 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Aug 27, 2026 @ 6:34pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 27, 2026
 Very dry, the soil dust makes the steeps very slick and reduces traction
Aug 27, 2026 @ 10:10am (America/Creston)
Aug 27, 2026
 Multiple large trees down across the trail just before the clearcut area.
Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:48am (America/Creston)
Aug 16, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 3, 2026
Jul 19, 2026 @ 3:04pm (America/Creston)
Jul 19, 2026
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Avg: 4.03 (25 votes)
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        Directions to orchid trailhead (51.095599, -115.382001)
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        Orchid in Canmore, Alberta
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        3:01 | 53 | Dec 27, 2025 , Canmore
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        1055 | Jan 15, 2015 , Canmore
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        2:44 | 817 | May 17, 2013 , Canmore

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        62
        Canmore Nordic Center Orange Loop
        ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 650 ft • 3 • Loop •
        ORANGE LOOP: 7.5 km (mainly single track) • The CNC’s most popular trail. • Best ridden clockwise...
        58
        CNC summer loop - EKG/Odyssey/longroad
        ★ 4.5 • 8 miles • 1,294 ft • 9 • Loop •
        CNC summer loop - EKG/Odyssey/longroad
        71
        Canmore Nordic Centre (Winter Loop)
        ★ 3.4 • 6 miles • 719 ft • 4 • Loop •
        Winter single track fat bike loop (2015-2016) as designated by Canmore Nordic Centre. When crossing XC ski...
        4.1 ★★★★★
        25 Ratings
        5 ★ 28%
        4 ★ 52%
        3 ★ 16%
        2 ★ 4%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Orchid

        ▼ Where is Orchid located?
        Orchid 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 51.0956, -115.382.
        ▼ How hard is Orchid?
        Orchid is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.177%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orchid?
        Orchid has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,484 ft to 4,519 ft.
        ▼ Is Orchid a point to point trail?
        Orchid is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Orchid?
        Orchid is 2,225 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orchid?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Orchid. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orchid?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Orchid are:
        • July (581 activities)
        • August (375 activities)
        • June (307 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Orchid? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orchid are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Orchid?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Orchid. The trail is 2,225 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Orchid?
        Orchid is a very popular trail. There have been 18,391 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,699 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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