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1.2 miles
Distance
-513 ft
Descent
00:11:08
Avg time
-514 ft
Altitude change
4,855 ft
Altitude min
5,370 ft
Altitude max
5,369 ft
Altitude start
4,856 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-47%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:11:08
Avg time

Brakeless Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Moose Mountain
    Bragg Creek, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37979 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21425 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

Trail has been updated in 2022. It starts at the 2KM parking area and winds it's way down crossing Elbow Valley Multi-Use trail and Flight 66 Jump Trail. It eventually ends on Highway 66.
This is a popular trail for connecting to Lower Flight 66.
there are a number of dirt features, berms, jumps and rollers.

source: Moose Mountain Bike Trail Project
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 15.7 km average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 14.0 km avg distance
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  • 492 rides
  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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May 15, 2026 @ 5:16pm (America/Edmonton)
May 15, 2026
Mar 20, 2026 @ 7:41pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 20, 2026
 Not rideable. Trail Maintenance Update: 3 fallen trees on Brakeless have been bucked and removed.
Sep 23, 2025 @ 4:13pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 23, 2025
Aug 9, 2025 @ 4:29pm
Aug 9, 2025
 Upper parts perfect conditions.
Aug 6, 2025 @ 6:49pm
Aug 6, 2025
 trail is a mix of dry and tacky. in good shape. the steep section on the black section has a rut from water damage not from use. there is trail...
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on May 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.22 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to brakeless trailhead (50.879330, -114.749530)

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        Sep 23, 2019 @ 8:39pm
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        Oct 7, 2023 @ 3:42pm
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        Apr 18, 2021 @ 11:38am
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        youtuber How not to win a mountain bike DH race
        15:40 | 42 | May 15, 2026 , Bragg Creek
        youtuber Brakeless // Moose Mountain
        4:04 | 1754 | Sep 18, 2018 , Bragg Creek
        Chainless racing on Moose
        17:24 | 155 | Jun 6, 2024 , Bragg Creek
        That One Run Where Everything Clicked
        6:16 | 54 | Jul 22, 2025 , Bragg Creek

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Brakeless

        ▼ Where is Brakeless located?
        Brakeless is located in Moose Mountain, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Moose Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.87933, -114.74953.
        ▼ How hard is Brakeless?
        Brakeless is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brakeless?
        The trail has 156 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,480 m to 1,637 m.
        ▼ Is Brakeless a point to point trail?
        Brakeless is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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