Taunton Ranger Trail (Nordegg) MTB - Ride

Adventure ride.
What we will do:

This is a new trail I want to explore, I never been there, it is a newly renovated area for tourism so, I created a ride to do, half way will be in the paved road and the other half in the dirt trail over removed train tracks.
Total distance estimate 32.5 km.
One of the most iconic features of the route is the Taunton Trestle Bridge, an iron marvel that once carried coal trains through the forested foothills. Standing tall above the valley, this engineering marvel now offers panoramic views for trail users and is fast becoming a favourite photo spot for cyclists and hikers.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52412807

---Must answer my questions registering or you will be put on wait list
We will meet up at CrossIron Mall at the the Tesla chargers in the parking lot next to the food court.

-We are out in the mountain and it is unpredictable time back so if you are rush to be back. Do NOT signup it will be a long day.

Event Type: Mountain Biking

Distance: Approximately 32.5km (loop)
Elevation Gain: 295 meters gain

Time (Only an Est.): 5-6 hours on trail and 5 hours traveling

Physical Difficulty: Intermediate rider --
Event Pace: Intermediate rider -...will stop for pictures & take breaks when needed.
🌲 Required gear:
- Bike: Road, Mountain or gravel bike.
- helmet (mandatory, no exceptions)
- water 2 Lt.
- lunch / snacks
- hat / gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat
- bear spray
🌲 Suggested gear:
- spare inner tube, patch kit and pump
- sunscreen
- personal first aid kit
- camera
- head light
🌲 If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use the comment section to make arrangements.
🌲 Sign up
A Waiting list has been created. You must meet all of the prerequisites, and answer all of the RSVP questions, in order to be moved to the Going list. Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer Sunny, and is not on a first-come-first-served basis.
🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.