MTB: Muscle Hamster

Near Artists View Park West · Canada Olympic Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

MTB: Muscle Hamster is a 3.3 km out and back trail near Artists View Park West in Canada Olympic Park. It runs 1.7 km each way. The route gains 101 m in total and tops out at 1,237 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Muscle Hamster at 0.3 km, Pandamonium at 0.6 km and BBQ Jello at 0.9 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a gondola station. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.3km; 1.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 101m
Estimated time: 1h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,237m
Lowest point: 1,137m

Elevation profile

1,137 m to 1,237 m

Highest point 1,237 m, lowest 1,137 m, 101 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

0.0 kmGondola or lift station

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0815° N, 114.2161° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 4 trails in Canada Olympic Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30