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3.0 miles
Distance
151 ft
Climb
-529 ft
Descent
00:28:03
Avg time
-378 ft
Altitude change
4,534 ft
Altitude min
4,983 ft
Altitude max
4,911 ft
Altitude start
4,534 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
4,285 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,644 ft
Distance flat
00:28:03
Avg time
EKG Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCanmore Nordic Centre
Canmore, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Land OwnerAlberta Parks
Probably the most-used trail at the Canmore Nordic Centre, and part of many race routes. It's 99% singletrack through forest and meadows, with many climbs and descents. Rooty sections, rocky sections and smooth sections - it has everything
Access Info
Most riders start on EKG East and keep rolling on EKG in a clockwise direction from the stadium area, but it can be done in either direction.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 99 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 1,136 rides
- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Directions to ekg-10027 trailhead
(51.095370, -115.394470)
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Routes with this trail
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ORANGE LOOP: 7.5 km (mainly single track) • The CNC’s most popular trail. • Best ridden clockwise...
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Have fun exploring the awesome single track up at the Nordic Center! Mostly climbing to start, with some...
★ 3.4 • 6 miles • 719 ft • 4 • Loop •
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Frequently Asked Questions About EKG
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Where is EKG located?
EKG is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09537, -115.39447.
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How hard is EKG?
EKG is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for EKG?
EKG has 151 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 529 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,534 ft to 4,983 ft.
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Is EKG a point to point trail?
EKG is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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