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2,070 ft
Distance
-143 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-143 ft
Altitude change
1,737 ft
Altitude min
1,880 ft
Altitude max
1,880 ft
Altitude start
1,736 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
2,070 ft
Distance down
00:03:30
Avg time

Roots Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
    Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31295 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3359 in E-Biking
    • #21743 in Trail Running
    • #123568 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Saskatchewan Parks

This is an amazing run to continually repeat and challenge yourself on. Roots is a tight, twisty trail with several challenges. While mainly a downhill trail travel is in both directions and the trail is a challenging technical climb, but only when the parking lot is empty. Climbing on the weekends is not recommended. The trail is not rideable in wet weather and due to the tree cover can take several extra days to dry.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 39 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 711 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Aug 22, 2025 @ 10:42am
Aug 22, 2025
Apr 25, 2025 @ 9:32am
Apr 25, 2025
 One wet spot.
Mar 22, 2025 @ 1:59pm
Mar 22, 2025
 So good!
Sep 28, 2024 @ 2:09pm
Sep 28, 2024
 eroded spots, not as smooth and flowy as before.
May 10, 2024 @ 1:44am
May 10, 2024
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on Aug 22, 2025
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Avg: 4.06 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to roots-31148 trailhead (50.571790, -105.403420)

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        Aug 14, 2018 @ 10:42am
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        Mar 25, 2008 @ 12:11pm
        Mar 25, 2008

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        Roots POV
        0:44 | 518 | Jun 14, 2021 , Moose Jaw
        Winter Downhill in Saskatchewan?!
        4:41 | 448 | Jan 5, 2020 , Moose Jaw
        Roots Chest Mount at Buffalo Pound with Karma Grip
        1133 | May 8, 2017 , Moose Jaw

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Roots

        ▼ Where is Roots located?
        Roots is located in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is part of the Buffalo Pound Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.57179, -105.40342.
        ▼ How hard is Roots?
        Roots is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roots?
        The trail has 143 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,737 ft to 1,880 ft.
        ▼ Is Roots a point to point trail?
        Yes, Roots is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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