more stats
2,382 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
3,850 ft
Altitude min
3,903 ft
Altitude max
3,856 ft
Altitude start
3,858 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
18.2%
Grade min
1,102 ft
Distance climb
902 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

The Downlow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paskapoo Slopes
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7374 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25241 in E-Biking
    • #65221 in Trail Running
    • #106204 in Hiking
    • #17595 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #153 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #323 in E-Biking
    • #1,157 in Trail Running
    • #1,772 in Hiking
    • #420 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

This relatively easy traverse trail is best ridden from west to east, but the last bit joining up to Grunty is a steep, side cut, and needs improvement.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Bridges

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12.8 km average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 13.1 km avg distance
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  • 185 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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The Downlow Trail Reports

Status:
on Nov 9, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-downlow trailhead (51.069170, -114.187670)

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      1 Review & Comments

      AR-Langley
      Some narrow bits where you have to watch your handlebars, but a great trail overall.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Downlow located?
      The Downlow is located in Paskapoo Slopes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Paskapoo Slopes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.06917, -114.18767.
      ▼ How hard is The Downlow?
      The Downlow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Downlow?
      The Downlow has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,850 ft to 3,903 ft.
      ▼ Is The Downlow a point to point trail?
      The Downlow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Downlow?
      The Downlow is 2,382 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Downlow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Downlow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Downlow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Downlow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Downlow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride The Downlow. The trail is 2,382 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Downlow?
      The Downlow is a very popular trail. There have been 1,386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,440 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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