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3,573 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:10:13
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
3,441 ft
Altitude min
3,465 ft
Altitude max
3,442 ft
Altitude start
3,448 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-5%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
1,112 ft
Distance down
1,348 ft
Distance flat
00:10:13
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Riley Park Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McHugh Bluff
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35266 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20834 in Trail Running
    • #326901 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Asphalt/Tarmac Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Calgary

Loop around the outer perimeter of park

Access Info

multiple access points

Disclaimer

watch for children at SW corner playground

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Riley Park Loop

        Where is Riley Park Loop located?
        Riley Park Loop is located in McHugh Bluff, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the McHugh Bluff trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.05761, -114.09157.
        How hard is Riley Park Loop?
        Riley Park Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Riley Park Loop?
        Riley Park Loop has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,441 ft to 3,465 ft.
        Is Riley Park Loop a point to point trail?
        Riley Park Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.

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