29.7 miles
Distance
2,018 ft
Climb
-2,084 ft
Descent
2,200 ft
High Point
-67 ft
Altitude change
2,014 ft
Altitude min
2,129 ft
Altitude start
2,064 ft
Altitude end
-33.1%
Grade max
41.8%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat

Loop around Strathcona Science Park.

Detailed Description
Science Park Loop is a 30 mile popular intermediate route located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 2,018 ft with a max elevation of 2,200 ft then descends -2,084 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jul 8, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jul 8, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    30 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 45 min
  • Altitude change
    -67 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,014 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,129 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,064 ft
  • Climb
    2,018 ft
  • Descent
    -2,084 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.1%
  • Grade min
    41.8%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    6 miles

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  • Riding area
    Central Edmonton (South)
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
Avg: 4 (3 votes)
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    CSG Course - 9
    Jul 8, 2026 @ 7:02pm (America/Edmonton)
    Jul 8, 2026
    		Tree down approx midway
    CSG Berms
    Jul 8, 2026 @ 7:01pm (America/Edmonton)
    Jul 8, 2026
    Homewrecker
    Jun 13, 2026 @ 5:46pm (America/Edmonton)
    Jun 13, 2026
    		Both bridges on this trail are in perfect working order, the last report must be about CSG Course 1 that does have a sketchy bridge
    CSG Course 1
    May 18, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Edmonton)
    May 18, 2026
    		Decrepit bridge, super sketchy heading north
    CSG Course - 4
    May 18, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton)
    May 18, 2026
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