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123 mi 197 km of trail — 5 Featured Rides

Easy Trails 23 Trails Intermediate Trails 21 Trails Hard Trails 5 Trails

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

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Featured Rides in Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek - 5

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

#1

16.0 mi 25.8 km
Moosepackers Loop
 7
Calgary, AB
One of the bigger/faster (unbanked) bends

#2

8.8 mi 14.1 km
Ridge Ranger Loop
 4
Calgary, AB
One of the bigger/faster (unbanked) bends

#3

11.7 mi 18.8 km
Southern Flow
 3
Calgary, AB
Switchback on Strange Brew

#4

6.1 mi 9.8 km
Goldilocks Loop
 3
Calgary, AB
The finale of Braggin Rights

#5

5.8 mi 9.3 km
Northern Flow
 5
Calgary, AB

Trails in Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek - 44

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4.0 mi 6.4 km
#1 Merlin View
Calgary, AB
4.0 mi 6.4 km Calgary, AB
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1.6 mi 2.5 km
#2 T-Dub
Calgary, AB
1.6 mi 2.5 km Calgary, AB
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3.0 mi 4.8 km
#3 Snakes & Ladders
Calgary, AB
3.0 mi 4.8 km Calgary, AB
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2.5 mi 4.1 km
#4 Bobcat
Calgary, AB
2.5 mi 4.1 km Calgary, AB
All Clear
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Some Mud
30 days ago
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1.7 mi 2.8 km
#5 Moosepackers Trail
Calgary, AB
1.7 mi 2.8 km Calgary, AB
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2.1 mi 3.4 km
#6 Sugar Mama
Calgary, AB
2.1 mi 3.4 km Calgary, AB
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2.4 mi 3.9 km
#7 Braggin' Rights
Calgary, AB
2.4 mi 3.9 km Calgary, AB
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5.4 mi 8.7 km
#8 Long Distance
Calgary, AB
5.4 mi 8.7 km Calgary, AB
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5.6 mi 9.1 km
#9 Ridgeback
Calgary, AB
5.6 mi 9.1 km Calgary, AB
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3.1 mi 5.0 km
#10 Family Guy
Calgary, AB
3.1 mi 5.0 km Calgary, AB
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6.2 mi 9.9 km
#11 Pneuma
Calgary, AB
6.2 mi 9.9 km Calgary, AB
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3.0 mi 4.9 km
#12 Race of Spades
Calgary, AB
3.0 mi 4.9 km Calgary, AB
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2.6 mi 4.1 km
#13 Ranger Summit
Calgary, AB
2.6 mi 4.1 km Calgary, AB
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3.4 mi 5.4 km
#14 Boundary Ridge
Calgary, AB
3.4 mi 5.4 km Calgary, AB
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0.8 mi 1.3 km
#15 Billy Dog
Calgary, AB
0.8 mi 1.3 km Calgary, AB
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3.1 mi 5.0 km
#16 Snagmore
Calgary, AB
3.1 mi 5.0 km Calgary, AB
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2.5 mi 4.0 km
#17 Sugar Daddy
Calgary, AB
2.5 mi 4.0 km Calgary, AB
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1.1 mi 1.8 km
#18 Toothless
Calgary, AB
1.1 mi 1.8 km Calgary, AB
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2.1 mi 3.3 km
#19 SHAFT
Calgary, AB
2.1 mi 3.3 km Calgary, AB
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1.6 mi 2.6 km
#20 7-27
Calgary, AB
1.6 mi 2.6 km Calgary, AB
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Photos of Moose Mountain and Bragg Creek - 18

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Merlin View berms

#1

Merlin View berms
 4
Cochrane, AB
A technical feature to distract you from the river view

#2

A technical feature to distract you from the ri…
 3
Cochrane, AB
Smiles for miles on the tail end of the ridge ride before the berms.

#3

Smiles for miles on the tail end of the ridge r…
 3
Cochrane, AB
Rock-armoured section on Merlin View

#4

Rock-armoured section on Merlin View
 4
Cochrane, AB
One of the bigger/faster (unbanked) bends

#5

One of the bigger/faster (unbanked) bends
 3
Cochrane, AB
Switchback 3 [or 5] on Moosepackers descent.

#6

Switchback 3 [or 5] on Moosepackers descent.
 4
Cochrane, AB
Such a sweet turn in the trail. Small hip on the left...

#7

Such a sweet turn in the trail. Small hip on th…
 4
Cochrane, AB
Descending Merlin View

#8

Descending Merlin View
 3
Cochrane, AB

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