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SaveForest Heights 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, Hiking and Trail Running. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes creeks. Common trail features include bridges, berms and jumps.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
33 trails
- Hike
32 trails
- Trail Running
32 trails
Region Details
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- 2
- 3
- 19
- 5
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 24, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 33
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 33
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 32
- Trails Trail Running
- 32
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,190 ft
- Total Vertical
- 167 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,175 ft
- Reports
- 3,502
- Photos
- 157
- Completed Counter
- 33,154
Popular Forest Heights Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,269 ft • 117 ft • 2,004 •
A nice fast trail from west to east and an endurance challenging one from east to west. Follows Riverside golf course. Watch out for stray golf balls and gophers.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1,001 ft • 0 ft • 1,927 •
Flowy single track complete with berms, skinny bridge and boardwalk to make things interesting.
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 1,365 ft • 16 ft • 1,813 •
Satisfaction is guaranteed with this little gem. A slight ascent with a nice descent flowing into Andre's trail from Caddytrack; Happy Ending compliments the two nicely.
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 4,075 ft • 63 ft • 1,400 •
Old school technical single track. Lots of ups, downs, twists, turns, and roots. Its a trail keeps you on your toes.
• 60 ★ 4.7 • 2,697 ft • 67 ft • 1,293 •
Grab a slice and shred this sweet piece of single track.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 4,676 ft • 34 ft • 1,236 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 420 ft • 24 ft • 1,048 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 24 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1,644 ft • 15 ft • 1,033 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Forest Heights Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 316 ft • 4 •
Starting with a fun decent to the river, cross 98 Ave to get to the top of Camel humps, and back across 98...
★ 2.0 • 4 miles • 367 ft • 13 •
Start at Dawson parking lot. Climb Dawson Traverse, up Jasper Ave Traverse-Alt, along Jasper Ave Traverse,...
• 12 miles • 1,137 ft • 31 •
• 13 miles • 1,294 ft • 40 •
Photos of Forest Heights Mountain Bike
Videos of Forest Heights Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lower Ewok | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:26pm (America/Edmonton) Oct 24, 2026 | Ideal | silverstanktions | ||
| Andre's Trail | Sep 30, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 30, 2026 | Ideal | Titaniumnuts | ||
| Happy Ending | Sep 30, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 30, 2026 | Dry | Titaniumnuts | ||
| Caddytrack | Sep 30, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 30, 2026 | Dry | Titaniumnuts | ||
| Riverside Access | Sep 25, 2026 @ 2:16pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | dtbwwygfalayc | ||
| Rattlesnake | Sep 24, 2026 @ 9:39pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 24, 2026 | Variable | LennyGee | ||
| Short and Sweet | Sep 14, 2026 @ 9:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 14, 2026 | Variable | Shloogle | ||
| Seminary hill | Sep 13, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 13, 2026 | Dry | Bbish800 | ||
| The Holy Trail | Sep 13, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 13, 2026 | Dry | Bbish800 | ||
| Lower Ewok Connector | Sep 13, 2026 @ 6:42pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | RyanAsL5Yr |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| silverstanktions | add | report | activity #106527973 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 3:27pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| Erdsjane | wishlist | trail | activity #105569540 and 4 more | Oct 9, 2026 @ 6:56pm Oct 9, 2026 |
| fitgu3 | ridden | trail | activity #105452045 and 1 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:30pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| Titaniumnuts | add | report | activity #104963161 and 2 more | Oct 1, 2026 @ 1:32am Oct 1, 2026 |
| manofsteel1973 | add | video | activity #104918660 and 1 more | Sep 30, 2026 @ 10:14am Sep 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Perfectly tacky | Sep 9, 2026 @ 12:21pm Sep 9, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree down | Jul 11, 2025 @ 4:19pm Jul 11, 2025 | ||
| report | *Ice Flows | Jan 17, 2025 @ 11:08am Jan 17, 2025 | ||
| trail | fun drop in to upper ewok | Jul 21, 2024 @ 1:40pm Jul 21, 2024 | ||
| trail | One of the best trails in Edmonton IMO.... | Oct 21, 2023 @ 1:29pm Oct 21, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnaird Park | 3 | 17 | 3 | 0.6 km | |
| Central Edmonton (North) | 4 | 8 | 1.3 km | ||
| Central Edmonton (South) | 12 | 55 | 6 | 1.7 km | |
| Gold Bar/Capilano Park | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 km |
| Mill Creek Ravine | 12 | 32 | 13 | 3 | 2.1 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 33 | 8 miles | 1,191 ft | 3 miles | 167 ft | #338 | #11 | 156 | 3,502 | 4 | 17,237 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 1,742 ft | 10 ft | 348 ft | 52 ft | 1 | 2,988 | 238 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 180 ft | 1 mile | 131 ft | #145 | #7 | 417 | 87 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 180 ft | 1 mile | 131 ft | #146 | #7 | 401 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2,064 ft | 3 ft | 331 ft | 39 ft | #145 | #7 | 242 | 13 | |||
| Hike | 32 | 8 miles | 1,191 ft | 3 miles | 167 ft | #10,293 | #93 | 3,491 | 160 | |||
| Trail Running | 32 | 8 miles | 1,191 ft | 3 miles | 167 ft | #6,529 | #63 | 3,491 | 1,824 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest Heights?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest Heights are:
- Happy Ending (4.7/5)
- Andre's Trail (4.5/5)
- Caddytrack (4.5/5)
- Lower Ewok (4.4/5)
- Master Yoda (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Forest Heights?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Forest Heights. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Forest Heights?
The longest trail in Forest Heights is McNally Access at 4,676 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Forest Heights?
The best hiking trails in Forest Heights are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Forest Heights?
The best trail running trails in Forest Heights are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Forest Heights?
Forest Heights has a total of 33 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Forest Heights to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Forest Heights?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Forest Heights is Caddytrack with 117 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Forest Heights?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Forest Heights is Caddytrack with 138 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Forest Heights?
Forest Heights supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Forest Heights?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Forest Heights is McNally Climb with an average grade of 20.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Forest Heights?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Forest Heights are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Forest Heights?
The overall region status for Forest Heights is Clear / Green. Out of 32 trails:
- Clear / Green: 26
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Forest Heights?
There are 2 trails in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Forest Heights are: View all mountain biking routes in Forest Heights.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Forest Heights?
The most popular Strava segments in Forest Heights are:
- Forest Heights Park Southbound (6,623 athletes)
- Caddytrack (5,770 athletes)
- Rowland Ripper (1,715 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Forest Heights?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Forest Heights. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Forest Heights.
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What trails are closed in Forest Heights?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Forest Heights. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 26
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 2
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Forest Heights?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Forest Heights are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Forest Heights?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Forest Heights are:
- McNally Access (3/5)
- Forest Heights Access (3/5)
- Holy Trail Connector (4/5)
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