15.5 miles
Distance
2,820 ft
Climb
-2,852 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-32 ft
Altitude change
4,689 ft
Altitude min
4,721 ft
Altitude start
4,688 ft
Altitude end
-82.1%
Grade max
35.8%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2,661 ft
Distance flat

Adds the new 727 trail to a loop of Special K. Be aware that you need to climb the awful, steep part of Sulphur Springs twice.

Detailed Description
727 Special is a 16 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 2,820 ft with a max elevation of 6,429 ft then descends -2,852 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jun 1, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 6, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    16 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 31 min
  • Altitude min
    4,689 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,721 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,688 ft
  • Climb
    2,820 ft
  • Descent
    -2,852 ft
  • Grade max
    -82.1%
  • Grade min
    35.8%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,661 ft

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Trails in Route

Elbow Valley2,949 ft
Sulphur Springs2 miles
Pneuma2 miles
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Sulphur Springs2 miles
Moose Mountain Road2 miles
Toothless85 ft
Pneuma4,505 ft
Special K3 miles
Diamond T Loop2,536 ft

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    youtuber Prospector // Fall Ride // Canmore-Exshaw
    Prospector // Fall Ride // Canmore-Exshaw
    trail: 7-27
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    Apr 15, 2019
    youtuber 2019 Bow Cycle Toonie Race // 727 // Moose...
    2019 Bow Cycle Toonie Race // 727 // Moose Mountain
    trail: 7-27
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    7-27
    Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:50am (Pacific/Midway)
    2 days
    		couple of puddles
    Pneuma
    Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:50am (Pacific/Midway)
    2 days
    Toothless
    Jun 14, 2026 @ 10:07am (America/Creston)
    Jun 14, 2026
    Special K
    Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:02pm (America/Edmonton)
    Jun 1, 2026
    		There are two crucial bridges that don't have ride arounds that have deteriorated to the point that they are unsafe. reporter
    Elbow Valley
    May 15, 2026 @ 5:14pm (America/Edmonton)
    May 15, 2026
    		Only rode a short section from bottom of Family Guy to Sulphur Springs. This bit was cleaned up this week and is now a lot friendlier to bikes. Still a tough slog but it’s all smooth now.
    more reports »
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