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1.4 miles
Distance
242 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:15:11
Avg time
-125 ft
Altitude change
4,687 ft
Altitude min
4,976 ft
Altitude max
4,812 ft
Altitude start
4,688 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-32%
Grade max
30.5%
Grade min
2,323 ft
Distance climb
4,104 ft
Distance down
981 ft
Distance flat
00:15:11
Avg time

Ridgeback – R2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Station Flats
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • AKA
    R2
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #26660 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9536 in E-Biking
    • #4291 in Trail Running
    • #82936 in Hiking
    • #1084 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Forestry and Parks

R2 starts a few metres north of the end of R1. This hand-built trail climbs and descends a few times as it weaves its way around the hillside. Plenty of roots and some berms as well. The section of Tom Snow that parallels it is much shorter but features a steep &#$*ing hill and a boggy meadow. At the north end, R2 meets Tom Snow just before the bridge over Ranger creek. Turn left, cross the bridge and after 100m you'll reach the junction with Bobcat. Keep left and continue up the hill for another 250m to reach the start of R3 on the right.

Ridgeback is one of the trails in Kananaskis built and maintained by the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance. It's a mix of machine-built and hand-built construction, designed to provide an alternative to the perpetual wetness of the Tom Snow trail.

Ridgeback and Tom Snow come together at three points, dividing both trails into four main sections, all of which are good in either direction. You can mix and match sections of the two trails to extend or shorten your ride. Note that the parts of Tom Snow that Ridgeback bypasses almost always have standing water, mud puddles and downed trees across them.

Access Info

Access from R1, R3, or Bobcat from Ranger Summit or Sugar Mama.

Trail Supporters

  • 2009 - 2010
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 96 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 917 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Ridgeback – R2 Trail Reports

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 8:19am (America/Creston)
Jul 14, 2026
 Trail is clear and dry, enjoy.
Jun 13, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Creston)
Jun 13, 2026
 A few trees down across the trail, easy bump over so kinda fun. As expected with the rain over the last few weeks, wet sections prevail but the...
Jun 9, 2026 @ 11:05am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 9, 2026
 Dry June 7, rode south to north. Small tree down across trail at height just before Tom Snow connection. Can navigate under and around but needs...
May 25, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/Creston)
May 25, 2026
May 13, 2026 @ 5:18pm (America/Edmonton)
May 13, 2026
 Trees cleated.
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Avg: 3.84 (20 votes)
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        Directions to ridgeback--r2 trailhead (50.903100, -114.710090)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgeback – R2

        ▼ Where is Ridgeback – R2 located?
        Ridgeback – R2 is located in Station Flats, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Station Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.9031, -114.71009.
        ▼ How hard is Ridgeback – R2?
        Ridgeback – R2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridgeback – R2?
        Ridgeback – R2 has 242 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,687 ft to 4,976 ft.
        ▼ Is Ridgeback – R2 a point to point trail?
        Ridgeback – R2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ridgeback – R2?
        Ridgeback – R2 is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridgeback – R2?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridgeback – R2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ridgeback – R2?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ridgeback – R2 are:
        • July (212 activities)
        • August (152 activities)
        • September (142 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Ridgeback – R2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridgeback – R2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridgeback – R2?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Ridgeback – R2. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ridgeback – R2?
        Ridgeback – R2 is a very popular trail. There have been 5,150 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,649 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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