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3.0 miles
Distance
1,235 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1,159 ft
Altitude change
4,583 ft
Altitude min
4,584 ft
Altitude start
5,741 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
50.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1,142 ft
Distance down
1,467 ft
Distance flat

The Degg Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coliseum Mountain
    Nordegg, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86881 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30134 in Trail Running
    • #11964 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2025

Gentle climb trail that ascends the west side of Coliseum. Features bench seating at multiple points along the trail.

Travel beyond the end of the trail into the scree is not recommended. Requires route-finding and climbing skills.

Access Info

Trail starts at the end of Skid Road, just past the picnic bench.

Disclaimer

Top section is exposed and dangerous. Off-camber scree is unrideable to ridgeline descent.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 30 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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The Degg Trail Reports

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Sep 14, 2025 @ 5:21pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 14, 2025
So too confirm can this trail be accessed as a DH Option from the Black Coliseum trail or the Coliseum peak ?
May 9, 2025 @ 11:32am
May 9, 2025
 good condition, trail is new so still a little slow.
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on Sep 14, 2025
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      1 Review & Comments

      noshift97 noshift97
      Awesome climb trail. Plenty of switchbacks to save the legs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Degg located?
      The Degg is located in Coliseum Mountain, Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Coliseum Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.50191, -116.09105.
      ▼ How hard is The Degg?
      The Degg is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Degg?
      The Degg has 1,235 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,583 ft to 5,743 ft.
      ▼ Is The Degg a point to point trail?
      The Degg is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Degg?
      The Degg is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Degg?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Degg. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Degg? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Degg are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is The Degg?
      The Degg is a very popular trail. There have been 105 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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