1,801 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:03:45
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Back Breaker Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHawrelak
Northwest Edmonton, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
The companion to Root Canal this trail continues to traverse the rooty Mckinnon Ravine. Large berms help increase the flow on this technical trail.
Access Info
MacKinnon Access Trail under the 142nd Street Bridge over MacKinnon Ravine
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Back Breaker mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-74 ft
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Altitude min2,111 ft
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Altitude max2,189 ft
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Altitude start2,185 ft
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Altitude end2,111 ft
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Grade-4.095%
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Grade max-39.39%
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Grade min9.086%
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Distance climb350 ft
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Distance down980 ft
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Distance flat470 ft
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Avg time00:03:45
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Avg reverse time00:05:05
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 81 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 970 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2025
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