more stats
1,385 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
00:05:06
Avg time
84 ft
Altitude change
3,489 ft
Altitude min
3,573 ft
Altitude max
3,489 ft
Altitude start
3,573 ft
Altitude end
6.1%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
00:05:06
Avg time

Sluice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fish Creek Provincial Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37211 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6103 in E-Biking
    • #115961 in Trail Running
    • #100331 in Hiking
    • #11082 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #626 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #85 in E-Biking
    • #2,100 in Trail Running
    • #1,660 in Hiking
    • #320 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

Singletrack through the trees
Rooty climb to reach cliff side when ridden East to West

Tags
ExposureRooty
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 877 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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on Sep 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      Directions to sluice trailhead (50.926481, -114.117967)
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      Jan 21, 2018 @ 12:52pm
      Jan 21, 2018

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      Fish Creek Park MTB - Bermblaster & Sluice
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      3:27 | 364 | Sep 6, 2023 , Calgary
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      0:16 | 414 | Sep 6, 2021 , Calgary

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      1 Review & Comments

      ryancartiers ryancartiers
      A bit hard to follow heading west at end climb as there are 3 options

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sluice located?
      Sluice is located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Fish Creek Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.92648, -114.11797.
      ▼ How hard is Sluice?
      Sluice is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sluice?
      Sluice has 84 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,489 ft to 3,573 ft.
      ▼ Is Sluice a point to point trail?
      Sluice is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sluice?
      Sluice is 1,385 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sluice?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sluice. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sluice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sluice are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sluice?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Sluice. The trail is 1,385 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sluice?
      Sluice is a very popular trail. There have been 4,791 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,884 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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