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4,272 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-319 ft
Descent
00:07:35
Avg time
-314 ft
Altitude change
4,443 ft
Altitude min
4,757 ft
Altitude max
4,757 ft
Altitude start
4,442 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
164 ft
Distance climb
3,658 ft
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:07:35
Avg time

Lebensrun Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horseshoe / G8
    Canmore, Alberta
  • AKA
    Let it Roll
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #18626 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36309 in Trail Running
    • #115399 in Hiking
    • #3758 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny, Teeter Totter
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A short climb up from Horseshoe middle to a skinny made from a fallen tree. The trail then heads into a fast descent, please follow the signage to connect with Elk Run Blvd.

Note: This is horse country and a multi use trail, please call out, control your speed and be ready to stop if needed.

Access Info

Look for the sign on Horseshoe Middle on the west side of the dip.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 8 miles average
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        Directions to lebensrun trailhead (51.087950, -115.315170)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lebensrun

        Where is Lebensrun located?
        Lebensrun is located in Horseshoe / G8, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Horseshoe / G8 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08795, -115.31517.
        How hard is Lebensrun?
        Lebensrun is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Lebensrun?
        Lebensrun has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 319 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,443 ft to 4,757 ft.
        Is Lebensrun a point to point trail?
        Lebensrun is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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