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Canada AB-11 Difficulty: 6/10

David Thompson Highway (AB-11) - Abraham Lake Corridor

Magnificent, uncrowded mountain touring route tracing the turquoise waters of Abraham Lake into the Front Ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Sweeping curves under Mount Michener and sheer limestone ramparts.

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Distance
Distance
58 mi
93 km total run
Turns
Turns
170
2.9 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
5,000 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 6/10
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Start: Saskatchewan River Crossing (AB-93), AB End: Nordegg / Rocky Mountain House, AB
Elevation Profile 4,300 – 5,000 ft
SUMMIT 5,000 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 2.9 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Rocky Mountain Powersports ~83 mi
Rocky Mountain House, AB • +1-403-845-3470
Adventure Touring Support | Emergency Tire & Repair
Brands: KTM, Yamaha, BRP, Independent Multi-brand
Edson Powersports ~112 mi
Edson, AB • +1-780-723-4244
Emergency Tire & Repair | Adventure Touring Support
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, BRP, Polaris
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Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort & The Tree of Shame ~1968 mi
Robbinsville, NC

The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.

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Start Point Saskatchewan River Crossing (AB-93), AB 51.9722, -116.7456
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 5,000 FT Summit
End Destination Nordegg / Rocky Mountain House, AB 52.4686, -116.0825
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is David Thompson Highway (AB-11) - Abraham Lake Corridor?

David Thompson Highway (AB-11) - Abraham Lake Corridor spans 58 miles and packs approximately 170 curves (2.9 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 4,300 ft - 5,000 ft and technical rating 6/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Saskatchewan River Crossing (AB-93), AB (Latitude 51.9722, Longitude -116.7456) and finishes at Nordegg / Rocky Mountain House, AB (Latitude 52.4686, Longitude -116.0825).

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