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1,719 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:03:51
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
00:03:51
Avg time

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 [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60794 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150287 in Trail Running
    • #153207 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #953 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,911 in Trail Running
    • #2,862 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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AI Generated Description

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.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 38 miles average
6 Months
  • 87 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 568 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (8 votes)
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      Dec 27, 2020 @ 7:38pm
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      Dec 26, 2020 @ 6:31pm
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      May 4, 2016 @ 8:48pm
      May 4, 2016
      Bridges 2

      Videos

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      A Loop Through the Forest trail, Dec 25, 2020
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      11:17 | 411 | Dec 26, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton
      Christmas Day Ride Dec 25, 2020, A Loop...
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      0:22 | 407 | Dec 25, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton
      Loop through the Forest Trail: Jump off
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      0:17 | 246 | 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

      ▼ 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 53.52701, -113.51504.
      ▼ 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 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for A loop through the forest?
      A loop through the forest has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,090 ft to 2,160 ft.
      ▼ How long is A loop through the forest?
      A loop through the forest is 1,719 ft 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 (55 activities)
      • September (45 activities)
      • August (36 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride A loop through the forest. The trail is 1,719 ft 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 4,656 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,674 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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