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2.0 miles
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-251 ft
Descent
00:30:56
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
4,624 ft
Altitude min
4,849 ft
Altitude max
4,624 ft
Altitude start
4,626 ft
Altitude end
-20.6%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,262 ft
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:30:56
Avg time

Sundog Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Bragg Creek
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #3297 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #153219 in Mountain Biking
    • #119292 in Trail Running
    • #244861 in Hiking
    • #2782 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Off-Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer only
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Forestry and Parks

Sundog is a fun loop on it’s own that also serves as the start/finish of longer loops, including the new skate ski loop. The trail crosses East Crystal Line and then goes up a daunting looking hill. The hill crests at a large meadow and then continues up to the end of East Crystal Line. The rest of Sundog Loop is wide, double trackset and groomed for skate skiing. Going south for .5km brings you to the Iron Springs junction. Turn west to meet Elbow and Loggers junctions, then turn north for the curvy, rolling final leg of Sundog Loop.

During the winter months (December 1st - March 31st) this is exclusively a cross country ski trail. For the rest of the year it is a shared trail for all summer users (hikers, bikers, equestrians).

Access Info

From the trailhead, go east through Bunny Loop, cross a bridge over Bragg Creek, go up a short hill then turn right at the first junction.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sundog Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 23, 2020 @ 8:37am
Oct 23, 2020
 Trail is groomed and snow is soft and fluffy!
Oct 3, 2020 @ 9:00am
Oct 3, 2020
 Trail is dry and recently mowed in preparation for the ski season. This is a wide trail but there is a single track of worn grass that has formed...
Nov 30, 2019 @ 11:09am
Nov 30, 2019
 Great snow in Bragg!
Jul 21, 2019 @ 11:09am
Jul 21, 2019
 Mud in shaded/low lying areas
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on Oct 23, 2020
Snow Groomed
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sundog Loop

        ▼ Where is Sundog Loop located?
        Sundog Loop 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 50.94825, -114.68743.
        ▼ How hard is Sundog Loop?
        Sundog Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sundog Loop?
        Sundog Loop has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 251 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,624 ft to 4,849 ft.
        ▼ Is Sundog Loop a point to point trail?
        Sundog Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
        ▼ How long is Sundog Loop?
        Sundog Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sundog Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sundog Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Sundog Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Sundog Loop are:
        • February (6 activities)
        • December (3 activities)
        • March (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sundog Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sundog Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski Sundog Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ski Sundog Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sundog Loop?
        Sundog Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 225 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 225 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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