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1,362 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
2,127 ft
Altitude min
2,158 ft
Altitude max
2,127 ft
Altitude start
2,156 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
240 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time

Higher Edukation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kinnaird Park
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16910 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83259 in Trail Running
    • #84224 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2019

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Higher Edukation is a highly rated 415 m popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 m green climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 22 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 324 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,998 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Higher Edukation Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Edmonton)
2 days
 Great shape. Some litter and such from the locals. Flows better in the uphill direction.
Aug 15, 2026 @ 2:59pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 15, 2026
Jul 4, 2026 @ 10:01pm (America/Edmonton)
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Jun 25, 2026 @ 11:02pm (America/Edmonton)
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on Aug 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (11 votes)
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        Directions to higher-edukation trailhead (53.559280, -113.444170)
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        6:24 | 400 | Apr 12, 2021 , Northwest Edmonton
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        4:47 | 252 | Dec 9, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Higher Edukation

        ▼ Where is Higher Edukation located?
        Higher Edukation is located in Kinnaird Park, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Kinnaird Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.55928, -113.44417.
        ▼ How hard is Higher Edukation?
        Higher Edukation is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Higher Edukation?
        Higher Edukation has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,127 ft to 2,158 ft.
        ▼ Is Higher Edukation a point to point trail?
        Higher Edukation is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Higher Edukation?
        Higher Edukation is 1,362 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Higher Edukation?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Higher Edukation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Higher Edukation?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Higher Edukation are:
        • May (145 activities)
        • July (102 activities)
        • August (96 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Higher Edukation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Higher Edukation are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Higher Edukation?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Higher Edukation. The trail is 1,362 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Higher Edukation?
        Higher Edukation is a very popular trail. There have been 10,488 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,694 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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