more stats
381 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
00:00:30
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
3,958 ft
Altitude min
3,963 ft
Altitude max
3,958 ft
Altitude start
3,963 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
0.4%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
331 ft
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance flat
00:00:30
Avg time

Short Pattern Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nose Hill Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #195070 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111751 in Trail Running
    • #314764 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,557 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #4,307 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Steep & loose connector trail.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 339 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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on Apr 19, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Pattern located?
      Short Pattern 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 51.09816, -114.10459.
      ▼ How hard is Short Pattern?
      Short Pattern is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Pattern?
      Short Pattern has 4 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,958 ft to 3,963 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Pattern a point to point trail?
      Short Pattern is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Pattern?
      Short Pattern is 381 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Pattern?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Pattern. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Short Pattern? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Pattern are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Pattern?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Short Pattern. The trail is 381 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Pattern?
      Short Pattern is a very popular trail. There have been 1,314 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,352 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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