more stats
2,078 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
2,062 ft
Altitude min
2,099 ft
Altitude max
2,089 ft
Altitude start
2,063 ft
Altitude end
-1.27%
Grade
-15.213%
Grade max
6.971%
Grade min
1,173 ft
Distance climb
818 ft
Distance down
87 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

Capilano Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Edmonton
    Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #18073 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64661 in Trail Running
    • #86215 in Hiking
    • #17158 in Adaptive Biking
    • #31909 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #300 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,145 in Trail Running
    • #1,394 in Hiking
    • #466 in Adaptive Biking
    • #763 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Capilano Access is a 633 m popular white difficulty doubletrack trail located near Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 m green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 458 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 4,555 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Capilano Access Trail Reports

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on Aug 30, 2026
Avg: 3.41 (6 votes)
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      Directions to capilano-access trailhead (53.558830, -113.428840)

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      May 18, 2016 @ 5:48pm
      May 18, 2016

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      734 | Jan 22, 2015 , My City
      GoPro Max 360: Stairs at Capilano Foot Bridge
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      0:57 | 51 | Apr 18, 2020 , My City
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      0:39 | 333 | Nov 8, 2014 , My City

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Capilano Access located?
      Capilano Access is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Edmonton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.55883, -113.42884.
      ▼ How hard is Capilano Access?
      Capilano Access is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.27%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Capilano Access?
      Capilano Access has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,062 ft to 2,099 ft.
      ▼ Is Capilano Access a point to point trail?
      Capilano Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Capilano Access?
      Capilano Access is 2,078 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Capilano Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Capilano Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Capilano Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Capilano Access are:
      • May (324 activities)
      • September (318 activities)
      • August (280 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Capilano Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Capilano Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Capilano Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Capilano Access. The trail is 2,078 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Capilano Access?
      Capilano Access is a very popular trail. There have been 23,471 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28,732 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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