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1,585 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:02:12
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
2,202 ft
Altitude min
2,319 ft
Altitude max
2,317 ft
Altitude start
2,205 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
154 ft
Distance climb
1,276 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:02:12
Avg time

Steam Nut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Medicine Hat
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13750 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Roller Coaster

This is the City of Medicine Hat only Black flow trail and only the second in the region. It starts with a mild drop and then heads into the large hip jump down the hill face. This is visible from the top so you can take a look before you commit to it. The features are large with grass between the lips and the landings to highlight the size of the features. It is accessed via the Windy Shot climb. If you are uncomfortable with fast jumps and drops this trail is not for you. As always pre-ride, re-ride, free-ride. If you are looking to loop this trail take Black Lung Pop to Stink Damp. Once you reach the pavement follow it south back to the bottom of Windy Shot.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 173 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Steam Nut Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2022 @ 8:50am
Aug 31, 2022
 Trail is in great condition. Everything is rollable (thankfully)
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on Aug 31, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Steam Nut located?
      Steam Nut is located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Medicine Hat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.04344, -110.77379.
      ▼ How hard is Steam Nut?
      Steam Nut is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steam Nut?
      Steam Nut has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,202 ft to 2,319 ft.
      ▼ Is Steam Nut a point to point trail?
      Yes, Steam Nut is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Steam Nut?
      Steam Nut is 1,585 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steam Nut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Steam Nut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Steam Nut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steam Nut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Steam Nut?
      The estimated time to ride Steam Nut is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,585 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Steam Nut?
      Steam Nut is a very popular trail. There have been 745 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 944 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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