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2.2 miles
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-765 ft
Descent
00:22:03
Avg time
-700 ft
Altitude change
4,870 ft
Altitude min
5,596 ft
Altitude max
5,594 ft
Altitude start
4,895 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-36.3%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
1,768 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,040 ft
Distance flat
00:22:03
Avg time

Strange Brew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    West Bragg Creek
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #117 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2265 in E-Biking
    • #288 in Trail Running
    • #1386 in Hiking
    • #888 in Horseback
    • #1597 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2010
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Forestry and Parks

Continues along the ridge top to the popular viewpoint shown on the map. It then descends and climbs up to another summit and the Sugar Daddy junction. It then continues down to the Snowy Owl junction, crosses Elbow and Iron Creek ski trails and ends at the Boundary Ridge junction. Ranger Summit-Strange Brew-Boundary Ridge is a popular loop (Goldilocks).

Strange Brew is groomed in Winter if necessary but generally left ungroomed so that riders doing Goldilocks can have a powder filled descent.

This trail has a great mix of flowy berms, with some rooty/rocky sections thrown in too. It is a 2 way trail, but most people ride down it.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 372 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,385 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.2 (62 votes)
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  • Snow Groomed
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to strange-brew trailhead (50.924600, -114.705080)
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        Mountain Biking Bragg Creek, Alberta, South...
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        21:35 | 132 | May 26, 2025 , Bragg Creek
        7 year old descending Strange Brew to WBC lot...
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        27:59 | 399 | Jul 11, 2023 , Bragg Creek
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        14:41 | 456 | May 22, 2023 , Bragg Creek
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        10:20 | 660 | Nov 13, 2020 , Bragg Creek

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Routes with this trail

        125
        Goldilocks
        ★ 3.8 • 6 miles • 1,006 ft • 3 • Loop •
        A classic loop in West Bragg with a nice viewpoint half way up the climb and a fun downhill. Most people...
        258
        Ranger-Snakes-Bob-Strange
        ★ 4.8 • 13 miles • 2,246 ft • 7 • Loop •
        A fun easy loop. I recommend riding counter clockwise. This is also the route for the 2016 Provincial XC...
        125
        Ranger Summit to Strange Brew
        ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 993 ft • 5 • Loop •
        A great ride to start the season. Can be done under an hour.
        4.2 ★★★★★
        62 Ratings
        5 ★ 44%
        4 ★ 40%
        3 ★ 11%
        2 ★ 3%
        1 ★ 2%

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Brew

        ▼ Where is Strange Brew located?
        Strange Brew is located in West Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the West Bragg Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.9246, -114.70508.
        ▼ How hard is Strange Brew?
        Strange Brew is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Strange Brew?
        Strange Brew has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 765 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,870 ft to 5,596 ft.
        ▼ Is Strange Brew a point to point trail?
        Strange Brew is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Strange Brew?
        Strange Brew is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Strange Brew?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Strange Brew. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Strange Brew?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Strange Brew are:
        • July (436 activities)
        • August (309 activities)
        • June (305 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Strange Brew? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Strange Brew are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Strange Brew?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Strange Brew. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Strange Brew?
        Strange Brew is a very popular trail. There have been 18,248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,808 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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