more stats
1,168 ft
Distance
-149 ft
Descent
00:00:54
Avg time
-149 ft
Altitude change
3,287 ft
Altitude min
3,436 ft
Altitude max
3,436 ft
Altitude start
3,287 ft
Altitude end
-12.8%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
-4.8%
Grade min
1,168 ft
Distance down
00:00:54
Avg time

Raytel Ruts Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cranholes
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #141439 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119868 in E-Biking
    • #306745 in Trail Running
    • #315753 in Hiking
    • #19674 in Snowshoeing
    • #35233 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,966 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,227 in E-Biking
    • #4,693 in Trail Running
    • #4,335 in Hiking
    • #652 in Snowshoeing
    • #997 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2015

Fast, fun, and natural flowy trail. The grass makes it fast and smooth and the steepness and turns make it super fun

Multiple lines are available, but watch out for big and natural ruts that can slow you down. Also watch out for some hikers and dog walkers.
This trail leads to a granular path.

Walk up the trail or bike up the road to get back to the trail head.

Access Info

Large rock marks the trail head. Broken sign saying, "Raytel Equipment Calgary" is at the trail head.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsFlowy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Raytel Ruts Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2020 @ 2:39pm
Sep 15, 2020
 Dry and dusty. Doesn't have sign or rock anymore. Small drop and step up are eroded away. Sad to see this trail gone.
Jul 7, 2019 @ 2:12pm
Jul 7, 2019
Oct 19, 2018 @ 10:12am
Oct 19, 2018
 Fun little downhill with some features including a small drop and a step up
Oct 19, 2018 @ 10:11am
Oct 19, 2018
 Fun little downhill some features as well including a step up and a small drop
Oct 19, 2018 @ 10:11am
Oct 19, 2018
 Fun trail some features all optional these include a small drop and a step up
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on Sep 15, 2020
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Feb 9, 2015
      Winter 3River or creek 1

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Raytel Ruts located?
      Raytel Ruts is located in Cranholes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cranholes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.87393, -113.97822.
      ▼ How hard is Raytel Ruts?
      Raytel Ruts is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Raytel Ruts?
      The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,287 ft to 3,436 ft.
      ▼ How long is Raytel Ruts?
      Raytel Ruts is 1,168 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Raytel Ruts?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Raytel Ruts. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Raytel Ruts? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Raytel Ruts are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Raytel Ruts?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Raytel Ruts. The trail is 1,168 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Raytel Ruts?
      Raytel Ruts is a moderately popular trail. There have been 374 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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