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732 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:53
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
00:01:53
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
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47057 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32116 in E-Biking
    • #73346 in Trail Running
    • #290478 in Hiking
  • 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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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 307 rides
  • Last: Jun 23, 2026
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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)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About U-Ball

        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.

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