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2.5 miles
Distance
948 ft
Climb
00:42:55
Avg time
948 ft
Altitude change
4,639 ft
Altitude min
5,587 ft
Altitude max
4,639 ft
Altitude start
5,587 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
27.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat
00:42:55
Avg time

Ranger Summit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    West Bragg Creek
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #106 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2033 in E-Biking
    • #236 in Trail Running
    • #1262 in Hiking
    • #841 in Horseback
    • #1577 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Forestry and Parks

Starts from the WBC South Bridge trailhead and climbs all the way up to the Bobcat/Strange Brew junction. Along the way, you cross Sundog Loop, Loggers and Snowy Owl trails and the Snakes & Ladders junction. At the 3.6km mark, there is a short spur to a great viewpoint.

At the start of the trail there is a steep intimidating looking climb - look out for a trail on your left about a quarter of the way up the climb that acts as an easier bypass.

This is probably the most common uphill route on the south side of the West Bragg parking lot. It is a 2-way trail, but is frequently combined with Strange Brew to form a loop (Goldilocks). In winter Strange Brew is groomed less that Ranger Summit so that riders can climb Ranger and descend Strange Brew through untracked powder. That's the plan anyway

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 414 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,992 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Aug 26, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/Creston)
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 Almost all muddy patches have dried up. Trail in good shape if the mosquitos don’t drain you.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (48 votes)
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        11:10 | 2019 | Sep 27, 2017 , Bragg Creek
        7 year old climbing Ranger Summit
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        10:16 | 448 | Jul 9, 2023 , Bragg Creek
        360 camera view. Ranger Summit, W. Bragg Creek
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        16:43 | 1183 | Oct 10, 2020 , Bragg Creek
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Routes with this trail

        125
        Goldilocks
        ★ 3.8 • 6 miles • 1,006 ft • 3 • Loop •
        A classic loop in West Bragg with a nice viewpoint half way up the climb and a fun downhill. Most people...
        258
        Ranger-Snakes-Bob-Strange
        ★ 4.8 • 13 miles • 2,246 ft • 7 • Loop •
        A fun easy loop. I recommend riding counter clockwise. This is also the route for the 2016 Provincial XC...
        125
        Ranger Summit to Strange Brew
        ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 993 ft • 5 • Loop •
        A great ride to start the season. Can be done under an hour.
        4.0 ★★★★★
        48 Ratings
        5 ★ 25%
        4 ★ 54%
        3 ★ 17%
        2 ★ 2%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ranger Summit

        ▼ Where is Ranger Summit located?
        Ranger Summit is located in West Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the West Bragg Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.94645, -114.69397.
        ▼ How hard is Ranger Summit?
        Ranger Summit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ranger Summit?
        Ranger Summit has 948 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,639 ft to 5,587 ft.
        ▼ Is Ranger Summit a point to point trail?
        Ranger Summit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ranger Summit?
        Ranger Summit is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ranger Summit?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ranger Summit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ranger Summit?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ranger Summit are:
        • July (573 activities)
        • June (415 activities)
        • August (387 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Ranger Summit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ranger Summit are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ranger Summit?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Ranger Summit. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ranger Summit?
        Ranger Summit is a very popular trail. There have been 21,360 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,484 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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