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2,382 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
3,850 ft
Altitude min
3,903 ft
Altitude max
3,856 ft
Altitude start
3,858 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
18.2%
Grade min
1,102 ft
Distance climb
902 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:05:21
Avg time
The Downlow Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPaskapoo Slopes
Calgary, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 4 miles average
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 156 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to the-downlow trailhead
(51.069170, -114.187670)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Downlow
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Where is The Downlow located?
The Downlow is located in Paskapoo Slopes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Paskapoo Slopes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.06917, -114.18767.
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How hard is The Downlow?
The Downlow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for The Downlow?
The Downlow has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,850 ft to 3,903 ft.
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Is The Downlow a point to point trail?
The Downlow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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