more stats
1,772 ft
Distance
-96 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
3,789 ft
Altitude min
3,887 ft
Altitude max
3,887 ft
Altitude start
3,789 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,709 ft
Distance down
00:01:28
Avg time

Rootless Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121410 in Trail Running
    • #273661 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A fast and flowy downhill, this is the natural downhill extension of Rooting For You and is a smoother alternate to Roots of All Evil.

Access Info

Starts where Rooting for You ends.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 153 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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      Dave Sullivan's Nose Hill Single Track Loop
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rootless located?
      Rootless 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 51.11059, -114.09269.
      ▼ How hard is Rootless?
      Rootless is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rootless?
      The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,789 ft to 3,887 ft.
      ▼ Is Rootless a point to point trail?
      Rootless is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rootless?
      Rootless is 1,772 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rootless?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rootless. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rootless? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rootless are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rootless?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rootless. The trail is 1,772 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rootless?
      Rootless is a moderately popular trail. There have been 505 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 519 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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