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2,753 ft
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:07:28
Avg time
70 ft
Altitude change
4,737 ft
Altitude min
4,875 ft
Altitude max
4,737 ft
Altitude start
4,806 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
1,509 ft
Distance climb
866 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:07:28
Avg time
Ridgeback – R1 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaStation Flats
Bragg Creek, Alberta -
AKARidgeback, R1
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#26826 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #9688 in E-Biking
- #36235 in Trail Running
- #82547 in Hiking
- #3122 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Land OwnerAlberta Forestry and Parks
Ridgeback was built and is maintained by the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance. It's a mix of machine-built and hand-built construction, designed to provide an alternative to the perpetual wetness of the Tom Snow trail.
Ridgeback has a bit of everything - smooth dirt, roots, rocks, berms, boardwalks and views - providing a significant challenge for beginners and a fun rip for more advanced riders.
Ridgeback and Tom Snow come together at three points, dividing both trails into four sections, all of which are good in either direction. The parts of Tom Snow that Ridgeback bypasses are almost always wet & muddy.
The first short hand-built section of Ridgeback ("R1") starts at the junction with the Diamond-T loop. It kicks off with a 250' long boardwalk to avoid the mud of Tom Snow (which runs alongside for a stretch before the two trails diverge). At the north end, R1 merges back into Tom Snow for 10m before R2 peels off to the left again.
Access Info
Best accessed from Station Flats. Turn right at the trail head and ride up Tom Snow (aka Diamond-T). Cross the bridge after ~800m and shortly after you'll see the sign marking the start of the trail.
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Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance
since 2009Maintainer- past supporters
2009 - 2010Builder
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 977 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to ridgeback--r1 trailhead
(50.900260, -114.711730)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 13 miles • 2,322 ft • 14 • Loop •
A loop to do Snakes and Ladders from WBC parking lot.
★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 2,414 ft • 8 •
and 2 out to Bobcat. Up Bobcat and down Snakes and Ladders and back on Ridgebacks to Station Flats
★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 1,926 ft • 13 • Loop •
Part 2 is the reverse of the first leg of this route.
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Nearby Trails
- Tom Snow 318 ft
- Ridgeback – R2 1,775 ft
- Race Of Hearts 3,445 ft
- Diamond T Loop 3,760 ft
- Elbow Valley 5,272 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgeback – R1
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Where is Ridgeback – R1 located?
Ridgeback – R1 is located in Station Flats, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Station Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.90026, -114.71173.
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How hard is Ridgeback – R1?
Ridgeback – R1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Ridgeback – R1?
Ridgeback – R1 has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,737 ft to 4,875 ft.
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Is Ridgeback – R1 a point to point trail?
Ridgeback – R1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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