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413 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
00:01:14
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
2,061 ft
Altitude min
2,086 ft
Altitude max
2,061 ft
Altitude start
2,087 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
11.7%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance climb
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:14
Avg time

EM - Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Central Edmonton (South)
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9815 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19492 in Trail Running
    • #27819 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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EM - Traverse is a 126 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 7 m blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 22 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 303 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,171 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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        Directions to em-traverse trailhead (53.533330, -113.536240)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About EM - Traverse

        Where is EM - Traverse located?
        EM - Traverse 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 53.53333, -113.53624.
        How hard is EM - Traverse?
        EM - Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for EM - Traverse?
        EM - Traverse has 23 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,061 ft to 2,086 ft.
        Is EM - Traverse a point to point trail?
        EM - Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is EM - Traverse?
        EM - Traverse is 413 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on EM - Traverse?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on EM - Traverse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride EM - Traverse?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride EM - Traverse are:
        • July (230 activities)
        • June (217 activities)
        • May (178 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access EM - Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to EM - Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride EM - Traverse?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride EM - Traverse. The trail is 413 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is EM - Traverse?
        EM - Traverse is a very popular trail. There have been 12,370 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,723 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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