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2,497 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:04:29
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
3,539 ft
Altitude min
3,572 ft
Altitude max
3,544 ft
Altitude start
3,540 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance climb
774 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:04:29
Avg time
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Riding AreaBowmont Park
Calgary, Alberta -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Built in 2016 by the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance, this trail connects the Bowmont Single Track and Sideshow Bob. This is a reroute of existing trail, which can no longer be accessed due to a new storm water drainage system being built by the city.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 820 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to cmba-link trailhead
(51.091340, -114.175430)
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★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 718 ft • 9 •
Great mix of technical single track and pathway. I prefer to do this trail as an out and back starting at...
★ 2.0 • 7 miles • 540 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
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Frequently Asked Questions About CMBA Link
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Where is CMBA Link located?
CMBA Link is located in Bowmont Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bowmont Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09134, -114.17543.
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How hard is CMBA Link?
CMBA Link is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for CMBA Link?
CMBA Link has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,539 ft to 3,572 ft.
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How long is CMBA Link?
CMBA Link is 2,497 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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