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1.5 miles
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-659 ft
Descent
00:15:50
Avg time
-575 ft
Altitude change
4,100 ft
Altitude min
4,675 ft
Altitude max
4,675 ft
Altitude start
4,100 ft
Altitude end
-7.05%
Grade
-27.928%
Grade max
15.13%
Grade min
1,415 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
686 ft
Distance flat
00:15:50
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Mazama Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Elkwater
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #75775 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65050 in Trail Running
    • #97636 in Hiking
    • #920 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2017

Mazama Drop is named after Mount Mazama, a Volcano in Oregon that erupted around 5700 BC. It's ash made it all the way to Alberta.

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 180 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.35 (8 votes)
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        Directions to mazama-drop trailhead (49.652210, -110.272550)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mazama Drop

        Where is Mazama Drop located?
        Mazama Drop is located in Elkwater, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Elkwater trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65221, -110.27255.
        How hard is Mazama Drop?
        Mazama Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.05%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mazama Drop?
        Mazama Drop has 26 m of elevation gain. The trail has 201 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,250 m to 1,425 m.
        Is Mazama Drop a point to point trail?
        Mazama Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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