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4,114 ft
Distance
-209 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
-211 ft
Altitude change
3,626 ft
Altitude min
3,837 ft
Altitude max
3,837 ft
Altitude start
3,625 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
3,839 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
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The J Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHappy Creek
Hinton, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMay - Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerTown of Hinton
Fun flowy single track. Climb from Just Get There to the EZ viewpoint then return on the J.
Access Info
Access via Just Get There trail or Halloween Connector
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 10 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 71 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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Directions to the-j trailhead
(53.370630, -117.603330)
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41 miles • 5,148 ft • 20 • Loop •
This covers all of the xc trails in the Hinton Bike Park.
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Nearby Trails
- Just Giver 0 ft
- Trail Of Distruction 102 ft
- Dead Rabbits 230 ft
- Ez. 1,631 ft
- Viewpoint 1,939 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About The J
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Where is The J located?
The J is located in Happy Creek, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Happy Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.37063, -117.60333.
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How hard is The J?
The J is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for The J?
The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,626 ft to 3,837 ft.
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Is The J a point to point trail?
The J is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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