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Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek

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Situated within easy access to Calgary, the Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek area has become popular among local outdoor enthusiasts. With stunning views, impressive fall colors, and miles of trails, it's easy to see why visitors from near and far come to appreciate the area.

Visits to the area are an outdoorsperson's dream, with a multitude of options for guests. Trails are available for running, hiking and biking, and various viewpoints entice trail users to venture into the backcountry. Be sure to stop by Elbow Falls, or take a day to summit Prarie Mountain. The splendor of the Canadian Rockies is on display and won't disappoint!

Local Info

This area is rapidly becoming the prime local ride destination for Calgary mountain bikers. From the predominantly downhill trails on Moose Mountain in the west, via the old and new XC trails in the Station Flats / Allen Bill area, to the host of new purpose-built all-season trails out of West Bragg Creek, you are spoilt for choice.

Visiting Tips

Check out the official Trail Conditions Report from GBCTA for the latest trail and fat-bike grooming conditions/recommendations.

Food & Drink

At the Bragg Creek shopping center:
Cinnamon Spoon
Boardwalk Cafe
The PowderHorn Saloon

Recommended Routes in Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek - 5

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Favorite Smiles for miles on the tail end of the ridge ride before the berms.
Difficult Difficult

Moosepackers Loop

16.0 mi 25.8 km 3,509' Up 1069.45 m Up 3,508' Down 1069.31 m Down

Calgary, AB
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Favorite One of the bigger/faster (unbanked) bends
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Southern Flow

11.7 mi 18.8 km 2,084' Up 635.32 m Up 2,082' Down 634.72 m Down

Calgary, AB
Explore in 3D
Favorite One of the bigger/faster (unbanked) bends
Intermediate Intermediate

Ridge Ranger Loop

8.8 mi 14.1 km 1,477' Up 450.19 m Up 1,477' Down 450.06 m Down

Calgary, AB
Explore in 3D
Favorite Switchback on Strange Brew
Intermediate Intermediate

Goldilocks Loop

6.1 mi 9.8 km 1,181' Up 360.11 m Up 1,180' Down 359.75 m Down

Calgary, AB
Explore in 3D
Favorite The finale of Braggin Rights
Intermediate Intermediate

Northern Flow

5.8 mi 9.3 km 1,000' Up 304.79 m Up 1,000' Down 304.74 m Down

Calgary, AB
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Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek Biking

  • 124 Miles 199 Kilometers of Trail
  • 5 Recommended Routes
  • 8 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 36 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 10 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek - 49

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4.0 mi 6.4 km #1Merlin View
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB 12 
3.0 mi 4.8 km #2Snakes & Ladders
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
1.6 mi 2.5 km #3T-Dub
Difficult Difficult
Calgary, AB
Difficult Difficult
Calgary, AB
5.4 mi 8.7 km #4Long Distance
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
2.5 mi 4.1 km #5Bobcat
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
1.7 mi 2.8 km #6Moosepackers Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
1.6 mi 2.6 km #77-27
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
2.1 mi 3.4 km #8Sugar Mama
Difficult Difficult
Calgary, AB
Difficult Difficult
Calgary, AB
5.6 mi 9.1 km #9Ridgeback
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
2.4 mi 3.9 km #10Braggin' Rights
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB
Intermediate Intermediate
Calgary, AB

Photos of Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek - 18

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Smiles for miles on the tail end of the ridge ride before the berms.
Apr 24, 2014 near Cochrane, AB
Such a sweet turn in the trail. Small hip on the left...
Apr 24, 2014 near Cochrane, AB
Switchback 3 [or 5] on Moosepackers descent.
Apr 24, 2014 near Cochrane, AB
Admiring the view from Bobcat
May 10, 2014 near Cochrane, AB
A technical feature to distract you from the river view
May 10, 2014 near Cochrane, AB
Rock-armoured section on Merlin View
Oct 12, 2014 near Cochrane, AB
Merlin View berms
Oct 12, 2014 near Cochrane, AB
One of the bigger/faster (unbanked) bends
Dec 29, 2017 near Cochrane, AB

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