more stats
732 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
3,622 ft
Altitude min
3,646 ft
Altitude max
3,622 ft
Altitude start
3,635 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
433 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance down
00:01:43
Avg time

U-Ball 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 [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29649 in E-Biking
    • #128136 in Trail Running
    • #110792 in Hiking
    • #7334 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #844 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #371 in E-Biking
    • #2,340 in Trail Running
    • #1,868 in Hiking
    • #264 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The easiest climb to the top of the ridge (easier than Back Tire).

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Ridgeline

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 351 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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U-Ball Trail Reports

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May 9, 2026 @ 1:57pm (America/Creston)
May 9, 2026
Perfect conditions
Jun 23, 2025 @ 3:25pm
Jun 23, 2025
Way to wet to ride right now, zero traction, it’s just mud mess - 06-23-25
Nov 9, 2024 @ 12:33pm
Nov 9, 2024
Sep 25, 2024 @ 5:58pm
Sep 25, 2024
Oct 14, 2021 @ 3:25pm
Oct 14, 2021
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on May 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to uball trailhead (51.077170, -114.191360)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is U-Ball located?
      U-Ball is located in Paskapoo Slopes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Paskapoo Slopes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.07717, -114.19136.
      ▼ How hard is U-Ball?
      U-Ball is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for U-Ball?
      U-Ball has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,622 ft to 3,646 ft.
      ▼ Is U-Ball a point to point trail?
      U-Ball is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is U-Ball?
      U-Ball is 732 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on U-Ball?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on U-Ball. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access U-Ball? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to U-Ball are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride U-Ball?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride U-Ball. The trail is 732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is U-Ball?
      U-Ball is a very popular trail. There have been 1,804 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,860 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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