more stats
635 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
00:02:42
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
2,149 ft
Altitude min
2,185 ft
Altitude max
2,149 ft
Altitude start
2,185 ft
Altitude end
5.736%
Grade
35.488%
Grade min
559 ft
Distance climb
00:02:42
Avg time

Crazy Maria Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawrelak
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158614 in Trail Running
    • #153090 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,452 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #3,204 in Trail Running
    • #2,858 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Long steep grind of a climb cut into the side of Mckinnon Ravine. Access to Bobsled trail at the top.

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  • 36 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 436 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on May 27, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.49 (6 votes)
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      1567 | Sep 16, 2016 , Northwest Edmonton

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 2.3 • 21 miles • 1,423 ft • 60 • Loop •
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      3.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
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      3 ★ 67%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Dacruz-Smith
      I try climbing but fail yesterday. A person needs to have good technical skill. I will go back and do it.
      Rockincj
      This should not be a black diamond trail, it's just a hard climb. I have low gears and an e-bike and I can't ride it out. Again, not technically difficult, just physically challenging.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crazy Maria located?
      Crazy Maria is located in Hawrelak, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Hawrelak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.53841, -113.55847.
      ▼ How hard is Crazy Maria?
      Crazy Maria is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.736%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crazy Maria?
      Crazy Maria has 36 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,149 ft to 2,185 ft.
      ▼ Is Crazy Maria a point to point trail?
      Crazy Maria is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crazy Maria?
      Crazy Maria is 635 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crazy Maria?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crazy Maria. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crazy Maria?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crazy Maria are:
      • May (37 activities)
      • September (26 activities)
      • June (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Crazy Maria? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crazy Maria are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crazy Maria?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Crazy Maria. The trail is 635 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crazy Maria?
      Crazy Maria is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,980 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,335 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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