more stats
961 ft
Distance
-36 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
3,884 ft
Altitude min
3,922 ft
Altitude max
3,922 ft
Altitude start
3,885 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
860 ft
Distance down
00:00:55
Avg time

Root Node Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74508 in Trail Running
    • #66392 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

If you had enough bone rattling down Roots of all Evil, this is an earlier bail out option to hook onto Rootless. This trail combined with Rootless makes a fun flowy descent.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 418 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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      Dave Sullivan's Nose Hill Single Track Loop
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Root Node

      ▼ Where is Root Node located?
      Root Node 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 51.11143, -114.09548.
      ▼ How hard is Root Node?
      Root Node is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Node?
      The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,884 ft to 3,922 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Node a point to point trail?
      Root Node is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Node?
      Root Node is 961 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Node?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Node. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Node?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Node are:
      • July (42 activities)
      • May (25 activities)
      • August (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Root Node? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Node are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Node?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Root Node. The trail is 961 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Node?
      Root Node is a very popular trail. There have been 1,073 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,195 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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