more stats
2,375 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:04:11
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,261 ft
Altitude min
2,276 ft
Altitude max
2,264 ft
Altitude start
2,260 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down
991 ft
Distance flat
00:04:11
Avg time

Bob's Backyard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gloucester Park
    St. Albert, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80864 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178957 in E-Biking
    • #215825 in Trail Running
    • #107697 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,203 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,922 in E-Biking
    • #4,039 in Trail Running
    • #1,796 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Fun root filled trail going through the bush between the Henday and Akinsdale. Flat with some tight corners. Easy to find off the walk way just past the Atco gas hut on the south end.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7.7 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 13, 2026
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Bob's Backyard Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2026 @ 12:37pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 13, 2026
 Wet and over grown, not a ton of fun right now.
Jun 24, 2023 @ 6:49pm
Jun 24, 2023
 tacky but not wet, ideal
Apr 27, 2023 @ 1:14pm
Apr 27, 2023
 Damp in spots, but no visible water
Apr 10, 2022 @ 1:40pm
Apr 10, 2022
 Some patchy snow/icy sections and some mud, hit early but should be dry in a week or so.
Jun 20, 2021 @ 7:30pm
Jun 20, 2021
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on Jul 13, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      dale dale
      There was a really nice little stack of logs for a roll over but early last season it went missing. Someone just up and pulled it. No trace of the logs..
      Kylecam22
      Always wanted to try this trail as I live nearby, wasn’t too hard to find. Fun little single track through the trees, roots, lumps, rocks and trees. Lots of other little tracks in these trees to pedal through.
      jaslin
      It's prime in here for some north shore parallel to the path. Have to be careful not to mess too much with the main trail, many people use it for walking

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bob's Backyard located?
      Bob's Backyard is located in Gloucester Park, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Gloucester Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.62139, -113.59803.
      ▼ How hard is Bob's Backyard?
      Bob's Backyard is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bob's Backyard?
      Bob's Backyard has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,261 ft to 2,276 ft.
      ▼ Is Bob's Backyard a point to point trail?
      Bob's Backyard is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bob's Backyard?
      Bob's Backyard is 2,375 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bob's Backyard?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bob's Backyard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bob's Backyard?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bob's Backyard are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bob's Backyard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bob's Backyard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bob's Backyard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bob's Backyard. The trail is 2,375 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bob's Backyard?
      Bob's Backyard is a moderately popular trail. There have been 95 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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