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2,104 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
4,007 ft
Altitude min
4,033 ft
Altitude max
4,033 ft
Altitude start
4,016 ft
Altitude end
-0.811%
Grade
-4.032%
Grade max
4.376%
Grade min
643 ft
Distance climb
1,415 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time

Parallel Paths Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #221139 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112206 in Trail Running
    • #67199 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Parallel Paths is a 641 m moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Calgary Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 5 m green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to parallel-paths trailhead (51.116770, -114.117950)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Parallel Paths

        ▼ Where is Parallel Paths located?
        Parallel 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 51.11677, -114.11795.
        ▼ How hard is Parallel Paths?
        Parallel Paths is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.811%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parallel Paths?
        Parallel Paths has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,007 ft to 4,033 ft.
        ▼ Is Parallel Paths a point to point trail?
        Parallel Paths is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Parallel Paths?
        Parallel Paths is 2,104 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parallel Paths?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Parallel Paths. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Parallel Paths?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Parallel Paths are:
        • July (25 activities)
        • September (22 activities)
        • June (18 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Parallel Paths? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parallel Paths are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Parallel Paths?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Parallel Paths. The trail is 2,104 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Parallel Paths?
        Parallel Paths is a moderately popular trail. There have been 371 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 391 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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