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991 ft
Distance
-70 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
2,149 ft
Altitude min
2,221 ft
Altitude max
2,221 ft
Altitude start
2,156 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
696 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
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Bifröst Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Central Edmonton (South)
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Hiking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #104267 in Hiking [+]
    • #120943 in Trail Running
    • #7843 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride

Access hill to the trails on Mactaggart side of ravine including MacTaggart and Thor while the creek is frozen over in the winter. Shorter downhill section with multiple logs to jump over. Good climb back up to the top. Watch out for the hungry beavers.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 14, 2024 @ 1:41pm
Oct 14, 2024
Apr 9, 2024 @ 8:38pm
Apr 9, 2024
 Pretty muddy and of course ice is gone, so no crossing of the creek at the end.
Sep 25, 2022 @ 5:24pm
Sep 25, 2022
 gravel path is closed at "trail closed" signage if heading south on hogwarts due to significant errosion. Bifrost is fine to use. trail is...
Sep 18, 2022 @ 12:23pm
Sep 18, 2022
 trial closed by city of Edmonton due to unsafe conditions
Jul 22, 2022 @ 7:53am
Jul 22, 2022
 considerable overgrowth in sections
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bifröst

        ▼ Where is Bifröst located?
        Bifröst is located in Central Edmonton (South), Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Central Edmonton (South) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.4439, -113.54172.
        ▼ How hard is Bifröst?
        Bifröst is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bifröst?
        The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,149 ft to 2,221 ft.
        ▼ How long is Bifröst?
        Bifröst is 991 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bifröst?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bifröst. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Bifröst?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Bifröst are:
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bifröst? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bifröst are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Bifröst?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to hike Bifröst. The trail is 991 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bifröst?
        Bifröst is a moderately popular trail. There have been 330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 406 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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