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464 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:00:39
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
2,149 ft
Altitude min
2,164 ft
Altitude max
2,154 ft
Altitude start
2,164 ft
Altitude end
1.951%
Grade
-4.836%
Grade max
8.112%
Grade min
244 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
99 ft
Distance flat
00:00:39
Avg time

LOV Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mill Creek Ravine
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19545 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50228 in Trail Running
    • #65480 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short flowy trail. You blink and it's over.

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 148 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 30, 2026
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        Directions to lov trailhead (53.527850, -113.476200)

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        0:51 | 164 | Jan 10, 2021 , Northwest Edmonton

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        Frequently Asked Questions About LOV

        Where is LOV located?
        LOV is located in Mill Creek Ravine, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Mill Creek Ravine trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.52785, -113.4762.
        How hard is LOV?
        LOV is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.951%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for LOV?
        LOV has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,149 ft to 2,164 ft.
        Is LOV a point to point trail?
        LOV is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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