more stats
2,300 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
1,544 ft
Altitude min
1,564 ft
Altitude max
1,560 ft
Altitude start
1,549 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-4.6%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
531 ft
Distance climb
896 ft
Distance down
778 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time

Bess Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saskatoon West Riverbank
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #203898 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50727 in Trail Running
    • #110539 in Hiking
    • #10061 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #236 in Mountain Biking · Saskatchewan [+]
    • #60 in Trail Running
    • #159 in Hiking
    • #106 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Nice and easy single track trail that runs underneath the Meewasin Trail thru the trees and dunes passing by the Bessborough and ending at the Jet Ski / Boat Lauch

Access Info

Enter the trail just past the south side of the brown Gazebo and hang a left

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 459 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Bess Way Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Regina)
Jul 4, 2026
 Overgrown
Jun 7, 2026 @ 4:37pm (America/Regina)
Jun 7, 2026
May 1, 2026 @ 9:24pm (America/Regina)
May 1, 2026
 reporter
Sep 22, 2024 @ 8:59pm
Sep 22, 2024
 Large chunk of the trail at the south end is closed due to adjacent construction.
Aug 18, 2024 @ 12:00pm
Aug 18, 2024
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on Jul 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bess Way located?
      Bess Way is located in Saskatoon West Riverbank, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is part of the Saskatoon West Riverbank trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.12943, -106.654.
      ▼ How hard is Bess Way?
      Bess Way is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bess Way?
      Bess Way has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,544 ft to 1,564 ft.
      ▼ Is Bess Way a point to point trail?
      Bess Way is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bess Way?
      Bess Way is 2,300 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bess Way?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bess Way. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bess Way?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bess Way are:
      • June (36 activities)
      • May (28 activities)
      • August (25 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bess Way? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bess Way are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bess Way?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bess Way. The trail is 2,300 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bess Way?
      Bess Way is a very popular trail. There have been 4,089 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,454 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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