more stats
643 ft
Distance
-35 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
4,725 ft
Altitude min
4,761 ft
Altitude max
4,761 ft
Altitude start
4,724 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
600 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:32
Avg time

Tragically Hip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • AKA
    Racecourse downhill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7259 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4878 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #143 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #54 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Pump Track

Built for a race, this short, bermy downhill is a fun ride. Access by the road beside it, down from Hey Mcleod or up from Lower Mad Haandler.

Tags
BermsJumpsPump track

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 722 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 3,078 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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on Oct 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      21:11 | 29 | Jul 21, 2026 , Canmore
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      6:41 | 348 | Jul 19, 2023 , Canmore

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      ryanbouma ryanbouma
      Fun. Lap this for a good time. Some of the berms had loose sand on them and I nearly bailed. CNC calls this a black, but blue seems appropriate.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tragically Hip located?
      Tragically Hip is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.0889, -115.38781.
      ▼ How hard is Tragically Hip?
      Tragically Hip is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tragically Hip?
      The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,725 ft to 4,761 ft.
      ▼ Is Tragically Hip a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tragically Hip is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tragically Hip?
      Tragically Hip is 643 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tragically Hip?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tragically Hip. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Tragically Hip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tragically Hip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tragically Hip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Tragically Hip. The trail is 643 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tragically Hip?
      Tragically Hip is a very popular trail. There have been 17,559 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27,401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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