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18.1 miles
Distance
3,387 ft
Climb
-3,394 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-7 ft
Altitude change
4,689 ft
Altitude min
4,696 ft
Altitude start
4,688 ft
Altitude end
-68.2%
Grade max
69.1%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
4,150 ft
Distance flat
*Overall altitude gain is overestimated. We estimate the actual climbing on the long course to be about 1100M.
Transition 1 (Sulfur Springs) - Don't burn yourself out on those climbs, save it for the timed sections.
Timed Segment 1 (Brakeless) - Loose and steep for the first 3 or 4 turns, then it moves to a much more gentle grade. It's not technical, but it also isn't smooth, it is a real test of your suspension. You will need to pedal, but also keep your head up for the turns and hidden roots. Longer than you expect.
Transition 2 (Highway 66, Sulfur Springs, Ninja Cow, Moose Road) - Please be careful on the short highway section, standard rules of the road apply. Stay single file on the shoulder. The entrance to Ninja Cow is a little tricky, but using it will save you about 80M of climbing over the day. When on Moose Road be aware that it remains open to traffic. Stay to the right and aware of traffic movements.
Timed Segment 2 (Toothless) - Classic Moose Mountain gnar, steep and loose with tight committing corners. There is a blue/black option near the top that is really black vs. proline. If you have not previously confirmed that you can ride the black line do not ride it in the race. It will not be faster if you have to walk it. One wooden drop near the end that will be marked as a drop.
Transition 3 (Ings Mine Road, Elbow Valley, Sulfur Springs, Ninja Cow, Moose Mountain Road) - The push up Elbow Valley is steep, but the most efficient route. Don't forget to make use of the Feed Station and Neutral Repair at the 2K parking lot.
Segment 3 (Top of Race of Spades) - Such a fun trail, tight with all sorts of terrain. Stunts will be marked as gaps or not, or taped off, and there is always a ride-around option. Some of the stunts will present serious consequence if messed up, so be aware and make good decisions.
Transition 4 (CF Climb) - Push the old line, or ride/push the new one. Your choice, they both will be painful.
Segment 4 (Bottom of Race of Spades) - The shortest stage but deserving of your full attention. A bit of pedaling through narrow trees that want to grab your bars. Then ribboned trail with many wooden features, either know the features or read the signs, you don't want to take an accidental 3M drop. Then a high speed section with poor sightlines to the finish.
Transition 5 (Tom Snow) - Please ensure the gate is closed after you pass through.
Detailed Description
MooseDuro 2017 (Long Course) is a 18 mile expert race route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 45 trails. This route climbs 3,387 ft with a max elevation of 6,173 ft then descends -3,394 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 6, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 6, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance18 miles
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Avg time4 hr 48 min
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Altitude min4,689 ft
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Altitude start4,696 ft
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Altitude end4,688 ft
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Climb3,387 ft
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Descent-3,394 ft
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Grade max-68.2%
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Grade min69.1%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat4,150 ft
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Route Sections
| 1 | Timed Segment 1 (Brakeless) |
| 2 | Timed Segment 2 (Toothless) |
| 3 | Timed Segment 3 (Race of Spades Upper) |
| 4 | Timed Segment 4 (Race of Spades Lower) |
Trails in Route
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| 2,949 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 167 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,134 ft | |||||
| 1,726 ft | |||||
| 440 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,024 ft | |||||
| 4,616 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3,865 ft | |||||
| 1,555 ft | |||||
| 1,726 ft | |||||
| 440 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 5,128 ft |
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Physical ratingHard
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