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6.4 miles
Distance
1,916 ft
Climb
-523 ft
Descent
01:11:05
Avg time
1,393 ft
Altitude change
4,837 ft
Altitude min
6,612 ft
Altitude max
4,837 ft
Altitude start
6,230 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-46.1%
Grade max
57%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,857 ft
Distance flat
01:11:05
Avg time

Pneuma Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moose Mountain
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • AKA
    Pnuema
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1115 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8309 in E-Biking
    • #871 in Trail Running
    • #119085 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    AESRD

This is the climbing route to access the Moose Mountain trails without having to use the Moose Mountain Road. This trail has lots of technically challenging climbing with steep switchbacks, roots, and rocks to deal with. You could also ride down this trail, but it does not flow well and there are many better options available, such as Family Guy. Hikers are rare.

Access Info

Access this trail from the parking area at the bottom of Moose Mountain Road, off of Hwy 66, just west of Paddy's Flats. Pneuma also crosses Elbow Valley, Sulphur Springs, Race of Spades and Special K on the way to intersect with the Kananaskis Fire Lookout Trail and Moosepackers.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 17.7 km average
6 Months
  • 97 rides
  • 17.1 km avg distance
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  • 1,129 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Pneuma Trail Reports

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 8:19am (America/Creston)
Jul 14, 2026
 Trail is clear and dry, enjoy.
Jun 23, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:50am (Pacific/Midway)
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 6, 2026 @ 7:35pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 6, 2026
 3 spots with downed trees across the trail before 727. 4.93km 5.37km 5.61km
May 28, 2026 @ 9:41pm (America/Edmonton)
May 28, 2026
Lots of fallen trees down from race of spades to the top. This section is unrideable.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (44 votes)
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        youtuber Alberta Trip(Part 2) - Riding at Moose...
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        9:37 | 2225 | Oct 15, 2018 , Bragg Creek
        GoPro: Pneuma Trail 3, Moose Mountain Bragg, Creek
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        2117 | Oct 3, 2016 , Bragg Creek
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        971 | Oct 3, 2016 , Bragg Creek
        GoPro: Pnuema Trail 2A, Moose Mountain Bragg Creek
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        1310 | Oct 3, 2016 , Bragg Creek

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        Routes with this trail

        251
        Sulphur to Pneuma to 7 of 27
        ★ 3.8 • 9 miles • 1,230 ft • 6 • Loop •
        Old school to Pneuma then down jump track of 7 of 27 and back to Station Flats on Sulphur.
        251
        Sulphur Pneuma 727 Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,074 ft • 9 • Loop •
        From Station Flats, take the following trails: 1) to 2) to 3) Sulphur Spring climb to the connector to...
        371
        Moosepackers Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 2,819 ft • 7 • Loop •
        This is a classic ride, updated for modern times. From Station Flats, ride to , and then climb up Pneuma....
        4.2 ★★★★★
        44 Ratings
        5 ★ 52%
        4 ★ 27%
        3 ★ 14%
        2 ★ 2%
        1 ★ 5%

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pneuma

        ▼ Where is Pneuma located?
        Pneuma is located in Moose Mountain, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Moose Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.87324, -114.72391.
        ▼ How hard is Pneuma?
        Pneuma is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pneuma?
        Pneuma has 1,916 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 523 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,837 ft to 6,612 ft.
        ▼ Is Pneuma a point to point trail?
        Pneuma is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pneuma?
        Pneuma is 6.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pneuma?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pneuma. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pneuma?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pneuma are:
        • July (123 activities)
        • August (100 activities)
        • September (68 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Pneuma? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pneuma are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pneuma?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 15 minutes to ride Pneuma. The trail is 6.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pneuma?
        Pneuma is a very popular trail. There have been 5,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,001 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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