5.7 miles
Distance
993 ft
Climb
-990 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

A great ride to start the season. Can be done under an hour.

Detailed Description
Ranger Summit to Strange Brew is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 993 ft with a max elevation of 5,594 ft then descends -990 ft.
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29 Reviews & Comments

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Brukalski (Jun 9, 2022 at 21:13)
Trail Ranger Summit
 Good condition, couple stops but good climb
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mantistoboggan939 (Jul 20, 2021 at 19:45)
Trail Strange Brew
 Fun fast trail, flows very well for the majority after the small climb a quarter way in. Many potential natural gaps
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mantistoboggan939 (Jul 20, 2021 at 19:45)
Trail Strange Brew
 Fun fast trail, flows very well for the majority after the small climb a quarter way in. Many potential natural gaps
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Jasongyip (Jan 13, 2021 at 13:35)
Trail Ranger Summit
 In pretty good condition today. Some fresh snow at the top. Fun climb!
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whisky (Jan 7, 2021 at 16:44)
Trail Strange Brew
 Nice and grippy but, full of horse tracks that make for a bumpy, slow, uncomfortable start to decent. ~2-4 km ?
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whisky (Jan 7, 2021 at 16:44)
Trail Strange Brew
 Nice and grippy but, full of horse tracks that make for a bumpy, slow, uncomfortable start to decent. ~2-4 km ?
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whisky (Jan 3, 2021 at 8:23)
Trail Ranger Summit
 Jan 2, morning
Snow too soft. Constant momentum interruptions by hikers or coming to a halt on 3/4 of the hills due to sinking or being pulled into ruts.

Best to stick to low elevations this week with the warmer temps.
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Gonnad (Aug 16, 2020 at 10:08)
Trail Boundary Ridge
 Good condition dry and dusty
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Gonnad (Aug 16, 2020 at 10:08)
Trail Boundary Ridge
 Good condition dry and dusty
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Gonnad (Jul 26, 2020 at 7:52)
Trail Ranger Summit
 If you want a quieter ride at the weekend use the trails to the south of the carpark. Rangers Summit yesterday was dry and in good condition.
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Gonnad (Jul 26, 2020 at 7:46)
Trail Strange Brew
 I did this yesterday. If you like roots and rocks this is the one for you, recommend going up Rangers and down Strange Brew. A few muddy patches but in good condition.
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Gonnad (Jul 26, 2020 at 7:46)
Trail Strange Brew
 I did this yesterday. If you like roots and rocks this is the one for you, recommend going up Rangers and down Strange Brew. A few muddy patches but in good condition.
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maniac126 (Jul 22, 2020 at 14:21)
 Rocky and more Roots than Merlin. Steep initial climb
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Gonnad (Jul 9, 2020 at 4:41)
Trail Ranger Summit
 Wet and top film of mud
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Davidbopp (May 25, 2020 at 6:46)
Trail Boundary Ridge
 Lots of mud. Not possible to ride without damaging the trail.
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Davidbopp (May 25, 2020 at 6:46)
Trail Boundary Ridge
 Lots of mud. Not possible to ride without damaging the trail.
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agiard (Oct 25, 2019 at 5:41)
Trail Ranger Summit
 Icy patches for the first km then it clears up nicely.
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Lopht (Sep 1, 2019 at 17:07)
Trail Strange Brew
 Makes Ranger Summit totally worthwhile!
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Lopht (Sep 1, 2019 at 17:07)
Trail Strange Brew
 Makes Ranger Summit totally worthwhile!
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Lopht (Sep 1, 2019 at 17:06)
Trail Ranger Summit
 Little wet Sep 1. Nice easy consistent climb
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powderfinger (Jul 12, 2019 at 15:46)
Trail Ranger Summit
 Excellent condition
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Jugheed (May 14, 2019 at 21:15)
Trail Strange Brew
 May 14, Trail is in pretty good shape.
Unfortunately can’t say the same for the Baruch’s Corner sign at the top lookout, and the trail-map at the Elbow junction. Somebody thinks that wrecking the signs is fun or something.
Anyway, let’s respect what has been provided for the enjoyment of the area without ruining it for everybody.
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Jugheed (May 14, 2019 at 21:15)
Trail Strange Brew
 May 14, Trail is in pretty good shape.
Unfortunately can’t say the same for the Baruch’s Corner sign at the top lookout, and the trail-map at the Elbow junction. Somebody thinks that wrecking the signs is fun or something.
Anyway, let’s respect what has been provided for the enjoyment of the area without ruining it for everybody.
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MarkruShredding (Sep 25, 2018 at 6:57)
Trail Ranger Summit
 Sept 24 trail in good condition but wet and greasy in many areas.
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Lenniee (Jul 10, 2018 at 14:24)
Trail Boundary Ridge
 Bad trail fell off so many times needs a new everything I rate it 1/10
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Lenniee (Jul 10, 2018 at 14:24)
Trail Boundary Ridge
 Bad trail fell off so many times needs a new everything I rate it 1/10
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rcaughlin (Aug 18, 2017 at 5:16)
Trail Ranger Summit
 Long climb that doesn't stop until the top.
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EVdad (Apr 12, 2015 at 7:22)
Trail Boundary Ridge
 Trail mostly damp with occasional muddy patches and many dry areas.
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EVdad (Apr 12, 2015 at 7:22)
Trail Boundary Ridge
 Trail mostly damp with occasional muddy patches and many dry areas.
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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    West Bragg Creek
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    2,488
More Stats for Ranger Summit to Strange Brew mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    4,639 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,639 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,642 ft
  • Grade max
    -46.3%
  • Grade min
    29.7%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,450 ft
Avg: 3 (2 votes)

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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

statustraildateconditiondescription
Ranger Summit
Jun 26, 2022 @ 4:55pm
Jun 26, 2022
Essentially perfectly dry. One or two very small wet spots easy to ride around.
Strange Brew
Jun 26, 2022 @ 2:27pm
Jun 26, 2022
Boundary Ridge
May 28, 2022 @ 10:45am
May 28, 2022
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