more stats
610 ft
Distance
00:00:23
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
3,438 ft
Altitude min
3,442 ft
Altitude max
3,440 ft
Altitude start
3,438 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
259 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:00:23
Avg time

Talisman Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Calgary
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #146912 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1797 in Trail Running
    • #33993 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Calgary

Up the hill on one side down the hill on the other. Regardless of which side you start on. Hill closest to bridge is slightly steeper.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Talisman

      ▼ Where is Talisman located?
      Talisman is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Calgary trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.03562, -114.06514.
      ▼ How hard is Talisman?
      Talisman is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ Is Talisman a point to point trail?
      Talisman is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Talisman?
      Talisman is 610 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Talisman?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Talisman. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Talisman?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Talisman are:
      • July (15 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Talisman? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Talisman are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Talisman?
      The estimated time to ride Talisman is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 610 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Talisman?
      Talisman is a very popular trail. There have been 1,476 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,830 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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