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1,719 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
2,090 ft
Altitude min
2,160 ft
Altitude max
2,131 ft
Altitude start
2,116 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
784 ft
Distance climb
771 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:03:11
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Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Central Edmonton (South)
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50569 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107068 in Trail Running
    • #77094 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

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A loop through the forest is a highly rated 524 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 m blue climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 55 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 533 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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        Directions to a-loop-through-the-forest trailhead (53.527010, -113.515040)
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        May 4, 2016 @ 8:48pm
        May 4, 2016

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        A Loop Through the Forest trail, Dec 25, 2020
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        11:17 | 310 | Dec 26, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton
        Christmas Day Ride Dec 25, 2020, A Loop...
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        0:22 | 305 | Dec 25, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton
        Loop through the Forest Trail: Jump off
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        0:17 | 239 | Dec 20, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton
        Christmas Day solo ride Dec 25, 2020
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        0:21 | | Dec 25, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton

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        Frequently Asked Questions About A loop through the forest

        ▼ Where is A loop through the forest located?
        A loop through the forest is located in Central Edmonton (South), Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Central Edmonton (South) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.52699, -113.51497.
        ▼ How hard is A loop through the forest?
        A loop through the forest is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for A loop through the forest?
        A loop through the forest has 13 m of elevation gain. The trail has 20 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 637 m to 656 m.
        ▼ How long is A loop through the forest?
        A loop through the forest is 529.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on A loop through the forest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on A loop through the forest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride A loop through the forest?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride A loop through the forest are:
        • May (63 activities)
        • June (61 activities)
        • September (59 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access A loop through the forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to A loop through the forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride A loop through the forest?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride A loop through the forest. The trail is 529.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is A loop through the forest?
        A loop through the forest is a very popular trail. There have been 4,562 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,580 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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