This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,188 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
2,098 ft
Altitude min
2,149 ft
Altitude max
2,149 ft
Altitude start
2,100 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
486 ft
Distance climb
564 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
Avg time

EM Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Central Edmonton (South)
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail flows reasonably well as a descent.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 99 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 604 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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EM Descent Trail Reports

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Aug 7, 2026 @ 7:42pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 7, 2026
 *Silverfox* Starting to see some cracks. Hopefully it doesnt slide like so many other spots.
Jul 24, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 24, 2026
 *Silverfox* is perfect
Jul 7, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 7, 2026
 Some spots are perfect, the one rooty climb is pretty rough going right now
Jun 9, 2026 @ 8:22am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 9, 2026
May 2, 2026 @ 3:45pm (America/Edmonton)
May 2, 2026
 Tree down on Silver Fox has been cleared
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Status:
on Aug 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8:02 | 348 | Sep 15, 2016 , Northwest Edmonton

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      BenTheTraynor
      This is no longer a rideable trail!! As others have mentioned, there is a major tree blocking the upper bit. That aside, many sections of this trail have been built over by the nature path construction or integrated into the new biking trail which is not shown officially on trailforks. (There is a light dotted line that shows it if you are looking for it) This needs to be removed from the map.
      bige1 bige1
      Closed due to a boardwalk having been built across it in several places.
      EdmontonMountainBikeAlliance EdmontonMountainBikeAlliance
      July 20-21, 2019 • The Edmonton World Triathlon (ITU) will be taking place this weekend and will affect access to this and other trails.

      Due to the poor trail conditions we hope that you stay of the singletrack until it dries. However if you ride, please avoid this area until after the weekend. ITU signage will be posted in the area.

      Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is EM Descent located?
      EM Descent is located in Central Edmonton (South), Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Central Edmonton (South) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.53092, -113.53033.
      ▼ How hard is EM Descent?
      EM Descent is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for EM Descent?
      EM Descent has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,098 ft to 2,149 ft.
      ▼ Is EM Descent a point to point trail?
      EM Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is EM Descent?
      EM Descent is 1,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on EM Descent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on EM Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride EM Descent?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride EM Descent are:
      • May (61 activities)
      • August (42 activities)
      • October (41 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access EM Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to EM Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride EM Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride EM Descent. The trail is 1,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is EM Descent?
      EM Descent is a very popular trail. There have been 3,688 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,878 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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