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SaveEdson trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rooty. Scenery includes ridgelines, creeks and views. Common trail features include berms, skinnies and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Willmore Park and Hornbeck Cross Country Ski Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
53 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Gravel Bike
18 trails
- Adaptive Bike
16 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
48 trails
- Trail Running
48 trails
- Snowshoe
28 trails
- Nordic Ski
19 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 24
- 20
- 8
Region Status
Open as of Oct 16, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 72
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 53
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 16
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 48
- Trails Trail Running
- 48
- Trails Snowshoe
- 28
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 19
- Total Distance
- 33 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,723 ft
- Total Vertical
- 448 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,341 ft
- Reports
- 139
- Photos
- 170
- Completed Counter
- 3,612
Sub Regions
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Willmore Park
- 14
- 11
- 4
Popular Edson Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 722 ft • 11 ft • 137 •
An accessibility trail that connects the toboggan hill to the Edson Bike Skills Park. 2024 trail work changed the grade to make it adaptive bike compatible.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1,798 ft • 13 ft • 123 •
Cliff trails contains exposed drop offs beside the trail.
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 2,877 ft • 8 ft • 115 •
Ridge Roller will start at the lookout bench on the Pine trail and finish below, connecting to the Willow trail loop. Featuring a naturally sweeping flow down the ridge line and great views of the Mcleod river. Lower south section has...
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 17 ft • 109 •
Constable Austin MacDougall Memorial Trail. A beginner singletrack trail that is open, fast, and flowy. Contains some berms.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 446 ft • 23 ft • 108 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 23 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Edson Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Edson Mountain Bike
Videos of Edson Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes & Ladders | Oct 16, 2026 @ 12:45pm (America/Edmonton) Oct 16, 2026 | Very Dry | Sschwitz | ||
| Willow | Sep 18, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/Edmonton) Sep 18, 2026 | Ideal | mikestonerwalker ECA | ||
| Firebreaker | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:44pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 9, 2026 | Ideal | millcreekmtb | ||
| Narrow Eh | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:43pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 9, 2026 | Ideal | millcreekmtb | ||
| Overflow | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:42pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 9, 2026 | Ideal | millcreekmtb | ||
| Apex | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:31pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 9, 2026 | Variable | millcreekmtb | ||
| Flying Squirrel | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:30pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 9, 2026 | Ideal | millcreekmtb | ||
| Jabberwocky | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:27pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 9, 2026 | Ideal | millcreekmtb | ||
| Re-Root | Jun 27, 2025 @ 1:58pm Jun 27, 2025 | Ideal | mikestonerwalker ECA | ||
| Spruce | Mar 26, 2025 @ 9:15am Mar 26, 2025 | Dry | mikestonerwalker ECA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sschwitz | add | report | activity #106011148 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 3:12pm Oct 16, 2026 |
| mikestonerwalker | update | trail | activity #105468720 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 7:46am Oct 8, 2026 |
| vrunge | vote | trail | activity #105033814 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 6:23am Oct 2, 2026 |
| vrunge | vote | trail | activity #105033755 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 6:22am Oct 2, 2026 |
| mikestonerwalker | add | report | activity #104055176 | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:34am Sep 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | No matter which way you ride it it will always... | Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:40pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Challenging tech both climbing and descending.... | Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:38pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Reminds me of the types of trails you’d find... | Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:37pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very fun trail with some nice jumps around the... | Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:35pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | My favourite new trail in Edson! | Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:34pm Aug 9, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails39 awarded -
10 Blue Trails35 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Edson Bike Skills Park | skill park | Edson | |
| Edson Pump Track | skill park | Edson |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 53 | 18 miles | 1,063 ft | 5 miles | 148 ft | #3,515 | #29 | 170 | 124 | 1 | 1,589 | |
| E-Bike | 48 | 15 miles | 984 ft | 5 miles | 148 ft | #4,307 | #33 | 118 | 1 | 59 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 5 miles | 404 ft | 2 miles | 148 ft | #2,551 | #30 | 28 | 7 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 16 | 3 miles | 331 ft | 1 mile | 148 ft | #3,562 | #29 | 23 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 69 ft | 2,257 ft | 95 ft | #2,662 | #34 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 48 | 15 miles | 866 ft | 4 miles | 148 ft | #6,569 | #38 | 121 | 133 | |||
| Trail Running | 48 | 15 miles | 866 ft | 4 miles | 148 ft | #5,965 | #38 | 121 | 277 | |||
| Snowshoe | 28 | 10 miles | 541 ft | 3 miles | 135 ft | #877 | #26 | 24 | 4 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 19 | 15 miles | 659 ft | 7 miles | 184 ft | #715 | #18 | 15 | 78 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Edson?
Edson has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Edson?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Edson are:
- North Boundary (4.2/5)
- Austin's Dream (4.2/5)
- Cliff (4.2/5)
- Flying Squirrel (4.1/5)
- Jabberwocky (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Edson?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Edson are:
- July (60 activities)
- August (47 activities)
- September (45 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Edson?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Edson. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Edson?
The longest trail in Edson is Snakes & Ladders at 2.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Edson?
The best hiking trails in Edson are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Edson?
The best trail running trails in Edson are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Edson?
Edson has a total of 72 trails. Of those, 53 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Edson to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Edson?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Edson is Spruce with 51 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Edson?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Edson is Spruce with 48 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Edson?
Edson supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Edson?
The following bike services are available in Edson:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Edson?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Edson is Spruce Connector - South with an average grade of 5.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Edson?
The overall region status for Edson is Clear / Green. Out of 38 trails:
- Clear / Green: 36
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Edson?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Edson:
- Very Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Edson?
Yes, Edson supports e-bike riding. There are 48 trails in Edson that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Edson?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Edson are: View all mountain biking routes in Edson.
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What type of bike is most common in Edson?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Edson are:
- AM (14 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Edson?
The most popular Strava segments in Edson are:
- Austin's Dream, Trail Head Start (110 athletes)
- Austin's Dream, Start at Spruce Trail (101 athletes)
- North Boundary Trail (W-E) (28 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Edson?
Yes, there are 16 accessible/adaptive trails in Edson. View all adaptive trails in Edson for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Edson?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Edson directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Edson?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Edson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Edson?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Edson are:
- Austin's Dream (5/5)
- Bike Park Access (2/5)
- Willow (5/5)
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