MTB: Ridgeback - R3

MTB: Ridgeback - R3 is a 2.5-mile mountain bike trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 4,750 ft and 5,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 740 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. Most of the way is dirt. It is maintained by Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 11 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Taipiti Ridge and Buggeration Hill. For camping, Paddy's Flat Campground and Gooseberry Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 42 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.