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Douglas Fir Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
An urban trail overlooking the Bow and NW Calgary.
1.6
mi
Distance
442
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.57mi
Distance
442ft
Elevation Gain
260ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,677ft
High Point
3,461ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short urban trail offers a woody respite from the hubbub of life in Calgary with occasional nice views of the Bow River and downtown Calgary. While not a challenging trail, it is very worn in spots and can be quite slick when the weather is wet (or icy in the winter).

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