more stats
2,841 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:08:31
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
3,770 ft
Altitude min
3,802 ft
Altitude max
3,792 ft
Altitude start
3,802 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
1,713 ft
Distance climb
764 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:08:31
Avg time

The Goat Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grande Cache
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50234 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22344 in E-Biking
    • #54116 in Trail Running
    • #305851 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #804 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #290 in E-Biking
    • #893 in Trail Running
    • #4,119 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail works as a connector trail from Hoppe Ave, to the Griffiths trail. It is a narrow single track across the face of Grassy Hill.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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The Goat Path Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Dawson_Creek)
Jul 28, 2026
 reporter A little overgrown otherwise good
May 24, 2020 @ 6:07pm
May 24, 2020
Sep 8, 2019 @ 11:58am
Sep 8, 2019
 A very historic trail, it dates back at least to the early 1900’s, possibly earlier to the Buffalo Hunt era of the 1870’s or even earlier to...
May 14, 2017 @ 2:05pm
May 14, 2017
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on Jul 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      GC XC
      14 miles • 1,247 ft • 11 • Loop •
      A good sampling of Grande Cache trails consisting of single and double tracks. There are plenty of...
      11
      GG
      6 miles • 539 ft • 4 •
      After work ride in Grande Cache
      4.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Goat Path located?
      The Goat Path is located in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Grande Cache trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.87198, -119.13998.
      ▼ How hard is The Goat Path?
      The Goat Path is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Goat Path?
      The Goat Path has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,770 ft to 3,802 ft.
      ▼ Is The Goat Path a point to point trail?
      The Goat Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Goat Path?
      The Goat Path is 2,841 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Goat Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Goat Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Goat Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Goat Path are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Goat Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Goat Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Goat Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride The Goat Path. The trail is 2,841 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Goat Path?
      The Goat Path is a very popular trail. There have been 295 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 300 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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