more stats
1,480 ft
Distance
213 ft
Climb
00:01:59
Avg time
213 ft
Altitude change
844 ft
Altitude min
1,057 ft
Altitude max
844 ft
Altitude start
1,056 ft
Altitude end
14.4%
Grade
2.1%
Grade max
30.5%
Grade min
1,480 ft
Distance climb
00:01:59
Avg time

Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thickwood River Valley
    Fort McMurray, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #272790 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #330041 in Trail Running
    • #340576 in Hiking
    • #9609 in Adaptive Biking
    • #18079 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,310 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #5,053 in Trail Running
    • #4,908 in Hiking
    • #223 in Adaptive Biking
    • #528 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fastest climb up from the river. Very steep.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 6 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elevator located?
      Elevator is located in Thickwood River Valley, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Thickwood River Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.72304, -111.40914.
      ▼ How hard is Elevator?
      Elevator is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 14.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elevator?
      Elevator has 213 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 844 ft to 1,057 ft.
      ▼ Is Elevator a point to point trail?
      Elevator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elevator?
      Elevator is 1,480 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elevator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elevator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Elevator. The trail is 1,480 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elevator?
      Elevator is a moderately popular trail. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 97 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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