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1,594 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
2,088 ft
Altitude min
2,168 ft
Altitude max
2,168 ft
Altitude start
2,090 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
135 ft
Distance climb
1,089 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time

Machete Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Keillor
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • AKA
    ᒥᐢᑖᐱᐢᑭᐦᑯᒫᐣ mistâpiskihkomân
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1419 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19613 in Trail Running
    • #22703 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Rough and loose this trail descends quickly with some tight corners, narrow sections, steep drops.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 22 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 247 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,136 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:02pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 1, 2026
Aug 27, 2026 @ 3:53pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 27, 2026
 Large tree down
Aug 8, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 8, 2026
 In fairly good shape. Some low hanging/fallen trees. Keep your eyes up and your head down
Aug 7, 2026 @ 7:35pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 7, 2026
 Tree down head high around the first corner from the top
Aug 1, 2026 @ 1:40pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 1, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (25 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Machete

        ▼ Where is Machete located?
        Machete is located in Keillor, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Keillor trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.52164, -113.5399.
        ▼ How hard is Machete?
        Machete is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Machete?
        Machete has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,088 ft to 2,168 ft.
        ▼ How long is Machete?
        Machete is 1,749 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Machete?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Machete. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Machete?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Machete are:
        • July (238 activities)
        • September (178 activities)
        • May (174 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Machete? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Machete are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Machete?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Machete. The trail is 1,749 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Machete?
        Machete is a very popular trail. There have been 13,303 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,867 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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