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SaveStrathcona County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Skiing and Nordic Skiing. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and flowy. Scenery includes creeks, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include jumps, bridges and berms. Many trails are family friendly and kid friendly. Amenities include picnic spots. Popular destinations include Sherwood Park, Strathcona Science Provincial Park and Fort Saskatchewan.
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- Mountain Bike
114 trails
- E-Bike
91 trails
- Hike
123 trails
- Trail Running
124 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
44 trails
- Downhill Ski
6 trails
- Nordic Ski
1 trails
Region Details
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- 14
- 25
- 48
- 6
- 2
- 3
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 131
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 114
- Trails E-Bike
- 91
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 46
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 31
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 44
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 123
- Trails Trail Running
- 124
- Trails Snowshoe
- 44
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 6
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 58 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,386 ft
- Total Vertical
- 487 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,457 ft
- Reports
- 3,127
- Photos
- 382
- Completed Counter
- 10,765
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Popular Strathcona County Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 820 ft • 38 ft • 865 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 38 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 2,393 ft • 57 ft • 726 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 57 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.6 • 4,790 ft • 0 ft • 683 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1,293 ft • 0 ft • 672 •
Descent along the yellow head. Off camber turns so stay in control
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 3,366 ft • 17 ft • 668 •
Great flow trail with a few logs and elevated "Skinny" type wood features that can all be ridden around. Small jump section as well.
• 85 ★ 3.2 • 1,495 ft • 50 ft • 621 •
This trail largely follows an old wooden boardwalk.It rolls fast and has lots of tight turns to keep things interesting.
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 11 ft • 611 •
Baby-baby, fries and gravy, this is a fun trail along the Fort Saskatchewan River. The trail is flowy, fast and interesting. Keeps you thinking about "what could be next"? Watch out for sections that are close to the river, at high...
Strathcona County Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 1,882 ft • 116 • Point to Point •
This route is the connection of single track trails from Science Park in NE Edmonton to underneath the...
41 miles • 1,085 ft • 45 • Loop •
Route takes your from Science Park to Fort Sask and back following the Riverside Trail, gravel roads,...
17 miles • 829 ft • 24 • Point to Point •
A route of paved multi-use trails, following the North Saskatchewan River, Strathcona Science Park in NE...
24 miles • 924 ft • 22 •
Not a single traffic light on this route from Science Park to Terwillegar dog park. You'll cross the river...
25 miles • 1,155 ft • 98 • Point to Point •
A sweet mix of gravel and paved multi use paths (and a smidge of paved roads) through the core of Edmonton...
8 miles • 497 ft • 20 • Out & Back •
An easy ride from Sunridge to Sask Drive in Edmonton.
Photos of Strathcona County Mountain Bike
Videos of Strathcona County Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| jobertsome | wishlist | route | activity #104769320 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:04am Sep 28, 2026 |
| Titaniumnuts | add | report | activity #104759480 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 6:31pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| Nutrifit | add | report | activity #104327410 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:02pm Sep 21, 2026 |
| Nutrifit | add | report | activity #104327409 and 1 more | Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:02pm Sep 21, 2026 |
| Ermac2014 | add | report | activity #104148814 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:03pm Sep 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Saw a guy today try to ride through it. It is... | Jul 2, 2026 @ 5:11pm Jul 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Definitely not a double black. There is a roll... | Sep 23, 2025 @ 10:10am Sep 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Not exactly green compared to other green... | Jul 13, 2025 @ 4:13pm Jul 13, 2025 | ||
| trail | Not what it used to be. Lots of construction... | Jun 24, 2024 @ 8:35pm Jun 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Im not 100 percent sure which chute your... | Apr 8, 2024 @ 1:26pm Apr 8, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride 50k376 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge4 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded -
Big Ride 30k569 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Strathcona County Bike Skills Park | skill park | Sherwood Park | |
| Fort Saskatchewan Skate Park | skill park | Fort Saskatchewan | |
| Millenium Skate Park | skill park | Sherwood Park | |
| Lamont Pump Track & Skills Loop | skill park | Fort Saskatchewan | |
| Sunridge Ski Area Terrain Park | skill park | Sherwood Park |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 114 | 51 miles | 3,186 ft | 20 miles | 430 ft | #5,844 | #50 | 375 | 3,122 | 15 | 30,148 | |
| E-Bike | 91 | 30 miles | 2,562 ft | 13 miles | 430 ft | 2,755 | 1 | 381 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 46 | 30 miles | 1,135 ft | 13 miles | 430 ft | #3,553 | #32 | 273 | 139 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 31 | 26 miles | 814 ft | 11 miles | 420 ft | #3,555 | #32 | 492 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 44 | 20 miles | 840 ft | 9 miles | 387 ft | #3,553 | #32 | 1 | 261 | 38 | ||
| Horse | 1 | 4,114 ft | 10 ft | 807 ft | 10 ft | 860 | 2 | |||||
| Hike | 123 | 57 miles | 3,058 ft | 21 miles | 486 ft | #4,660 | #45 | 3 | 3,096 | 1 | 1,488 | |
| Trail Running | 124 | 57 miles | 3,084 ft | 22 miles | 486 ft | #4,653 | #44 | 1 | 3,109 | 1 | 3,177 | |
| Snowshoe | 44 | 19 miles | 502 ft | 5 miles | 486 ft | 114 | 67 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 6 | 4,295 ft | 282 ft | 3,622 ft | 105 ft | 58 | 250 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 4,114 ft | 10 ft | 807 ft | 10 ft | 47 | 304 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Strathcona County?
Strathcona County has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Strathcona County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Strathcona County are:
- Little Red Weasel (4.2/5)
- Drier Weasel (4.2/5)
- CSG Course - 6 (4.2/5)
- Homewrecker (4.2/5)
- The Vortex (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Strathcona County?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Strathcona County are:
- September (360 activities)
- August (334 activities)
- May (326 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Strathcona County?
The longest trail in Strathcona County is Dromophobia at 4.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Strathcona County?
The best hiking trails in Strathcona County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Strathcona County?
The best trail running trails in Strathcona County are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Strathcona County?
Strathcona County has a total of 131 trails. Of those, 114 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Strathcona County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Strathcona County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Strathcona County is Fast and Loose with 101 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Strathcona County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Strathcona County is Dromophobia with 240 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Strathcona County?
Strathcona County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Strathcona County?
The following bike services are available in Strathcona County:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Strathcona County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Strathcona County is Sunridge - 4 with an average grade of 13.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Strathcona County?
Yes, there are 12 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Strathcona County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Strathcona County?
The overall region status for Strathcona County is Clear / Green. Out of 108 trails:
- Clear / Green: 94
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Strathcona County?
Yes, Strathcona County supports e-bike riding. There are 74 trails in Strathcona County 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 Strathcona County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Strathcona County are: View all mountain biking routes in Strathcona County.
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What type of bike is most common in Strathcona County?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Strathcona County are:
- AM (176 activities)
- Fat (16 activities)
- XC (15 activities)
- Gravel (14 activities)
- Trials (4 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Strathcona County?
There are 3 notable sights in Strathcona County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Strathcona County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Strathcona County?
The most popular Strava segments in Strathcona County are:
- Clover Bar Bridge - West (5,892 athletes)
- Petroleum Way West (2,772 athletes)
- 17 St to Strathmoor (2,657 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Strathcona County?
There are 11 technical trail features (TTFs) in Strathcona County. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Strathcona County.
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Are there local clubs or events in Strathcona County?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Strathcona County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Strathcona County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Strathcona County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Strathcona County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Strathcona County are:
- Middleside (4/5)
- Rainbow East (4.5/5)
- Rainbow West (4.5/5)
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