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4,917 ft
Distance
145 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:12:20
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
2,174 ft
Altitude min
2,233 ft
Altitude max
2,185 ft
Altitude start
2,230 ft
Altitude end
0.919%
Grade
-21.528%
Grade max
21.148%
Grade min
2,629 ft
Distance climb
1,683 ft
Distance down
606 ft
Distance flat
00:12:20
Avg time

Bearspaw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Edmonton
    Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #146415 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154756 in Trail Running
    • #143057 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,034 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #3,045 in Trail Running
    • #2,611 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

They say if you listen closely, you can still hear the rear wheel of a Norco Bigfoot or Kona Stinky contacting the ground after landing an air. Unfortunately, these features have been reclaimed by nature and city officials. What's left is a casual singletrack trail along the creek. But if you explore more, you might find some relics in the woods from a bygone era.

Access Info

The trailhead is at the edge of a field off of Bearspaw Drive NW. There are multiple access points off of Bearspaw Drive and 109st.

Tags
River or creek

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Bearspaw Trail Reports

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Jul 10, 2022 @ 1:07pm
Jul 10, 2022
 Some mud in a couple of spots. Trails are pretty over grown and there are large trees that have fallen across the path in 3 different spots.
Apr 22, 2022 @ 6:07pm
Apr 22, 2022
 Section on the bottom in trees has some pcked snow patches lingering. One side of hill climb to the south is variable mud. Open areas are dry and...
Jan 14, 2022 @ 3:39pm
Jan 14, 2022
Jun 19, 2021 @ 2:31pm
Jun 19, 2021
 Some mud around the halfway mark below the skinnies. If you can stay on them it's not a problem. Otherwise dry
Jul 25, 2020 @ 4:35pm
Jul 25, 2020
 Most of the trail is dry enough to ride but there are some wet and squishy parts. Nothing major and you can ride it without mud flaps.
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on Jul 10, 2022
Variable
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      pipes19
      Dry run with some downhill and uphill sections. Pretty relaxed ride with nice views of the creek

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bearspaw located?
      Bearspaw is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Edmonton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.43939, -113.50923.
      ▼ How hard is Bearspaw?
      Bearspaw is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.919%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bearspaw?
      Bearspaw has 145 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,174 ft to 2,233 ft.
      ▼ Is Bearspaw a point to point trail?
      Bearspaw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bearspaw?
      Bearspaw is 4,917 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bearspaw?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bearspaw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bearspaw?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bearspaw are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bearspaw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bearspaw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bearspaw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Bearspaw. The trail is 4,917 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bearspaw?
      Bearspaw is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 90 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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