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1,722 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
4,523 ft
Altitude min
4,657 ft
Altitude max
4,648 ft
Altitude start
4,524 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
236 ft
Distance climb
1,319 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:02:35
Avg time
Mack Jacket Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCypress Hills Provincial Park
Elkwater, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Year Opened2021
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Land Owner
Mack Jacket is a fun blue flow trail, lots of berms, jumped and features to keep things interesting. This trail connects to the bottom two thirds of Mitt Nibler
Access Info
Head to the South end of the Hidden Valley Resort, follow the trail in the intersection and take the option in the middle.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 96 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to mack-jacket trailhead
(49.650850, -110.267860)
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★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 4,576 ft • 25 • Race •
The Short Course is Stages 1, 2, 6, 7, 8.
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Nearby Trails
- Great White 36 ft
- Mitt Nibbler 171 ft
- Red Surge 545 ft
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- Canadiana 1,421 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mack Jacket
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Where is Mack Jacket located?
Mack Jacket is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Hills Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65085, -110.26786.
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How hard is Mack Jacket?
Mack Jacket is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Mack Jacket?
Mack Jacket has 3 m of elevation gain. The trail has 41 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,379 m to 1,419 m.
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Is Mack Jacket a point to point trail?
Yes, Mack Jacket is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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