West Bragg Creek Running/Hiking Trails
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This area is pristine wilderness with creeks flowing through rolling foothills and mature forests surrounding the trails. You'll find a network of cross country trails of varying length and difficulty. Most are narrow trails with continuous corners and hills, providing an exhilarating flow and constant workout. 
Snagmore - A serene trail connecting Allan Bill Pond to West Bragg with great views of the Elbow River
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To Get Here: Take Balsam Ave, just north of the 4-way stop on HWY 22 in Bragg Creek, West across the Elbow River bridge to a T intersection. Turn left onto Centre Ave. This section of road is 40km/hr for kids, pets and wildlife. Please slow down. Continue down Center Ave for 8.7 km to the West Bragg Creek Trail Recreation Area parking lot.
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- Click on Highlighted names for full trail descriptions
All Season Trails - The driest trails used year round by MTB'rs, Horseback Riders, Hikers & Snowshoers.
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Name
Bobcat (MTB/Hike/Snowshoe)
Boundary Ridge (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Braggin' Rights Loop (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Demi-Tel (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Disconnect Loop (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Fullerton Loop (Hike / Snowshoe)
Long Distance Loop (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Merlin View (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Ranger Summit (MTB / Hike /Snowshoe)
Reconnect (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Snagmore (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Strange Brew (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
Sugar Mama Loop (MTB / Hike / Snowshoe)
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Distance
4.0 km
5.8 km
8.0 km
1.6 km
9.9 km
7.1 km
15.4 km
6.1 km
4.6 km
1.3 km
5.6 km
4.7 km
18.8 km
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Elev +/-
270 m
212m/-149m
295 m
113 m
337 m
363 m
497m
204 m
335 m
80 m
138m/-206m
350 m
693 m
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Time
.75 - 1.5 Hrs
1.25 - 2.5 Hrs
2 - 3.5 Hrs
.3 - .5 Hrs
2.5 - 5 Hrs
2 - 4 Hrs
4 - 7 Hrs
1.5 - 2 Hrs
1 - 2.5 Hrs
.2 - .3 Hrs
1.25 - 2.25 Hrs
1 - 2.5 Hrs
5 -8 Hrs
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Phys/Tech
2 / 3
2 / 2
2 / 2
2 / 1
2 / 2
2 / 2
3 / 2
2 / 2
3 / 2
2 / 2
2 / 2
3 / 2
3 / 2
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Winter Trails - Used in winter by X-Country Skiers and in summer by Horseback, MTB, and Hikers
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Name
Crystal Line East (X-Country Ski Only)
Crystal Line West (X-Country Ski Only)
Elbow Trail (X-Country Ski Only)
Hostel Loop (X-Country Ski Only)
Iron springs (X-Country Ski Only)
Logger's Loop (X-Country Ski Only)
Moose Connector (X-Country Ski Only)
Moose Loop (X-Country Ski Only)
Mountain Road Cnctr (X-Country Ski Only)
Snowshoe Hare Loop (Snowshoe Only)
Sundog Loop (X-Country Ski Only)
Telephone Loop (X-Country Ski Only)
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Distance
2.8 km
3.5 km
3.9 km
4.0 km
4.8 km
2.9 km
1.5 km
3.8 km
2.4 km
5.4 km
3.8 km
12.7 km
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Elev Gain
76m/-40m
90m
95m/-145m
120m
121m/-159m
155m/-47m
55 m
107 m
61m/-24m
173 m
107m
341m/-311m
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Time
.7 - 1Hrs
.8 - 1.1Hrs
.8 - 1.1 Hrs
.9 - 1.25 Hrs
1 - 1.3 Hrs
.75 - 1 Hrs
.3 - .4 Hrs
1 - 1.5 Hrs
.5 - .7 Hrs
1 - 2 Hrs
.9 - 1.2 Hrs
3 - 5 Hrs
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Phys/Tech
1 / 1
1 / 1
1 / 1
1 / 2
1 / 1
1 / 2
1 / 1
2 / 1
1 / 1
2 / 2
1 / 1
3 / 2
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Distance - based on car to car distance with the exception of traverses or trails that terminate at the start of another trail
Elevation Gain - total elevation gain. Downhill trails have negative elevation gain.
Time - based on car to card time with the exception of traverses or trails that terminate at the start of another trail
Physical / Technical - difficulty based on a scale of 5 with 1 being easiest and 5 being hardest
Elevation Gain - total elevation gain. Downhill trails have negative elevation gain.
Time - based on car to card time with the exception of traverses or trails that terminate at the start of another trail
Physical / Technical - difficulty based on a scale of 5 with 1 being easiest and 5 being hardest
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