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4,390 ft
Distance
-309 ft
Descent
00:12:17
Avg time
-309 ft
Altitude change
5,111 ft
Altitude min
5,419 ft
Altitude max
5,419 ft
Altitude start
5,112 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
-0.2%
Grade min
4,226 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:12:17
Avg time
Hotlaps Details
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Riding AreaMoose Mountain
Bragg Creek, Alberta -
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Hot Laps is a trail for the beginner rider. The trail is mostly single-track and cut line riding. The trail is all downhill and allows riders to get their first taste of downhill riding. Hot Laps is a trail “Au Naturel” all dirt baby.
Access Info
Hot Laps had drop off and pick up points both on the Moose Mt road. The trail head is located just above the 2km marker on the right hand side (just above the guard rail). The pickup is located at the Elbow Valley crossing (look for the businessman crossing sign). Its best ridden as a pedal loop for beginners - park at the 2 km lot and pedal up to the trailhead then use the road to return to 2km.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 29 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 305 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to hotlaps trailhead
(50.883420, -114.752070)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotlaps
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Where is Hotlaps located?
Hotlaps is located in Moose Mountain, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Moose Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88342, -114.75207.
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How hard is Hotlaps?
Hotlaps is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hotlaps?
The trail has 94 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,558 m to 1,652 m.
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Is Hotlaps a point to point trail?
Hotlaps is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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