more stats
404 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
00:01:24
Avg time
54 ft
Altitude change
2,026 ft
Altitude min
2,080 ft
Altitude max
2,026 ft
Altitude start
2,080 ft
Altitude end
13.4%
Grade
8.8%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
00:01:24
Avg time

AoA Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Strathcona Science Provincial Park
    Sherwood Park, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126947 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36106 in E-Biking
    • #132628 in Trail Running
    • #122431 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,786 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #455 in E-Biking
    • #2,432 in Trail Running
    • #2,141 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Alberta

Climb up to AOA or paved path.

Access Info

Along Strathcona Science Park River Trail

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 26, 2026
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Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is AoA Access located?
      AoA Access is located in Strathcona Science Provincial Park, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Strathcona Science Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.55647, -113.37903.
      ▼ How hard is AoA Access?
      AoA Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for AoA Access?
      AoA Access has 54 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,026 ft to 2,080 ft.
      ▼ How long is AoA Access?
      AoA Access is 404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on AoA Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on AoA Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride AoA Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride AoA Access are:
      • May (11 activities)
      • June (7 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access AoA Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to AoA Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride AoA Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride AoA Access. The trail is 404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is AoA Access?
      AoA Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 964 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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