more stats
1,965 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
-128 ft
Altitude change
2,099 ft
Altitude min
2,227 ft
Altitude max
2,227 ft
Altitude start
2,100 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-33%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
1,440 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

Holy Shift Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Devon River Valley
    Devon, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51673 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116397 in Trail Running
    • #130506 in Hiking
    • #2085 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2020

A single track trail along the edge of the North Saskatchewan River that connects with "Up to Stew" at the top of the hill. After an initial steep drop at the top, the trail evolves into a switchback that weaves between trees and across small ditches.

Access Info

This trail can be accessed by riding up "Up to Stew" or from the south (via the outside of a farmer's field).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 225 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Holy Shift located?
      Holy Shift is located in Devon River Valley, Devon, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Devon River Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.36591, -113.75129.
      ▼ How hard is Holy Shift?
      Holy Shift is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Holy Shift?
      Holy Shift has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,099 ft to 2,227 ft.
      ▼ Is Holy Shift a point to point trail?
      Holy Shift is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Holy Shift?
      Holy Shift is 1,965 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Holy Shift?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Holy Shift. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Holy Shift?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Holy Shift are:
      • September (30 activities)
      • May (24 activities)
      • August (16 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Holy Shift? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Holy Shift are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Holy Shift?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Holy Shift. The trail is 1,965 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Holy Shift?
      Holy Shift is a very popular trail. There have been 1,059 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,134 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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