more stats
2,772 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-150 ft
Descent
00:05:24
Avg time
-143 ft
Altitude change
3,887 ft
Altitude min
4,041 ft
Altitude max
4,031 ft
Altitude start
3,888 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
581 ft
Distance climb
1,870 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:05:24
Avg time

Popsicle Stick Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #272249 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #317799 in Trail Running
    • #314578 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,292 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #4,836 in Trail Running
    • #4,299 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Popsicle Stick is a 845 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Calgary Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 m blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Jul 14, 2021 @ 4:16pm
Jul 14, 2021
Apr 26, 2018 @ 11:37am
Apr 26, 2018
 Rode all over the place yesterday evening. Most of the trails are dry, with the exception of a few that are in the shade/trees that still have...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Popsicle Stick located?
      Popsicle Stick 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 51.1261, -114.11031.
      ▼ How hard is Popsicle Stick?
      Popsicle Stick is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Popsicle Stick?
      Popsicle Stick has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,887 ft to 4,041 ft.
      ▼ Is Popsicle Stick a point to point trail?
      Popsicle Stick is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Popsicle Stick?
      Popsicle Stick is 2,772 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Popsicle Stick?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Popsicle Stick. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Popsicle Stick?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Popsicle Stick are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Popsicle Stick? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Popsicle Stick are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Popsicle Stick?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Popsicle Stick. The trail is 2,772 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Popsicle Stick?
      Popsicle Stick is a moderately popular trail. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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