more stats
259 ft
Distance
-34 ft
Descent
00:01:29
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
2,164 ft
Altitude min
2,197 ft
Altitude max
2,197 ft
Altitude start
2,164 ft
Altitude end
-12.968%
Grade
-24.719%
Grade max
-5.564%
Grade min
259 ft
Distance down
00:01:29
Avg time

Battle Axe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Keillor
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110709 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #343863 in Trail Running
    • #144163 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,569 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #5,211 in Trail Running
    • #2,646 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Steep drop in off Saskatchewan Drive

Access Info

Saskatchewan drive north of 76 Ave

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 168 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Battle Axe Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2026 @ 10:11pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 25, 2026
Mint but probably not for long with lots of rain in the forecast
May 5, 2025 @ 6:21pm
May 5, 2025
Jun 20, 2024 @ 10:45pm
Jun 20, 2024
Jun 16, 2024 @ 9:07pm
Jun 16, 2024
Nov 12, 2023 @ 9:28am
Nov 12, 2023
As good as it gets right now. The bonus line on riders right is sick. Both optional lines are loose up top
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on Aug 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to battle-axe trailhead (53.513880, -113.538070)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      battle axe and bush party should be one trail on trail forks, change my mind

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Battle Axe located?
      Battle Axe is located in Keillor, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Keillor trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.51388, -113.53807.
      ▼ How hard is Battle Axe?
      Battle Axe is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.968%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Battle Axe?
      The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,164 ft to 2,197 ft.
      ▼ Is Battle Axe a point to point trail?
      Battle Axe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Battle Axe?
      Battle Axe is 259 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Battle Axe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Battle Axe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Battle Axe?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Battle Axe are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Battle Axe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Battle Axe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Battle Axe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Battle Axe. The trail is 259 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Battle Axe?
      Battle Axe is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 443 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,315 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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