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2,444 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
997 ft
Altitude min
1,086 ft
Altitude max
1,086 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
410 ft
Distance climb
1,319 ft
Distance down
715 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Drop In Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wood Buffalo Bike Park
    Fort McMurray, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110122 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #278800 in Trail Running
    • #77238 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jun - Nov.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    RMWB

Primarily downhill

Access Info

Drops in off the main multi-use trail. Boulders are located at the entrance to prevent dirtbikes/quads, sleds from entering.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Aug 25, 2026 @ 6:29pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 25, 2026
 Grassy
Jun 17, 2026 @ 10:21am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 17, 2026
 rideable but needs grass cut big time. Trail has so much potential
May 21, 2026 @ 7:16pm (America/Edmonton)
May 21, 2026
 Needs more use, but very rideable.
May 24, 2024 @ 3:21am
May 24, 2024
 Not seeing much use so grass is creeping in but good otherwise. Tree across trail 10-20m from top
Apr 28, 2024 @ 6:46am
Apr 28, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Drop In

        ▼ Where is Drop In located?
        Drop In is located in Wood Buffalo Bike Park, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Wood Buffalo Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.72546, -111.41636.
        ▼ How hard is Drop In?
        Drop In is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop In?
        Drop In has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 997 ft to 1,086 ft.
        ▼ Is Drop In a point to point trail?
        Drop In is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Drop In?
        Drop In is 2,444 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop In?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Drop In. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drop In?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Drop In are:
        • May (3 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop In?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Drop In. The trail is 2,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Drop In?
        Drop In is a moderately popular trail. There have been 234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 276 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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