more stats
4,219 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:06:00
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
4,154 ft
Altitude min
4,231 ft
Altitude max
4,206 ft
Altitude start
4,154 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
1,329 ft
Distance climb
2,313 ft
Distance down
581 ft
Distance flat
00:06:00
Avg time

Ruttentuke Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Hills Provincial Park
    Elkwater, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #10091 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110122 in E-Biking
    • #146830 in Trail Running
    • #152811 in Hiking
    • #21129 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #183 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,031 in E-Biking
    • #2,797 in Trail Running
    • #2,851 in Hiking
    • #730 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner

A trail that connects Hidden Valley Ski Resort to Rangers Trail in Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Access Info

The trail starts by the T-Bar at Hidden Valley Ski Resort and connects to the eastern corner of Rangers Trail

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 104 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 303 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Aug 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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      Directions to ruttentuke trailhead (49.657810, -110.261910)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      jonathanbouchard
      Good trail to contour the mountain. Some nice straightaways

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ruttentuke located?
      Ruttentuke is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Hills Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65781, -110.26191.
      ▼ How hard is Ruttentuke?
      Ruttentuke is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruttentuke?
      Ruttentuke has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,154 ft to 4,231 ft.
      ▼ Is Ruttentuke a point to point trail?
      Ruttentuke is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ruttentuke?
      Ruttentuke is 4,219 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruttentuke?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ruttentuke. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ruttentuke?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ruttentuke are:
      • August (63 activities)
      • June (36 activities)
      • July (31 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ruttentuke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruttentuke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ruttentuke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Ruttentuke. The trail is 4,219 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ruttentuke?
      Ruttentuke is a very popular trail. There have been 1,679 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,046 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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