more stats
447 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
2,077 ft
Altitude min
2,164 ft
Altitude max
2,164 ft
Altitude start
2,077 ft
Altitude end
-19.303%
Grade
-37.528%
Grade max
-0.836%
Grade min
447 ft
Distance down
00:02:46
Avg time

Prime Rib Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Heights
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65643 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90908 in Trail Running
    • #72485 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short steep descent.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 2 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 529 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Prime Rib Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Edmonton)
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Jun 8, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Edmonton)
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Aug 6, 2025 @ 1:59pm
Aug 6, 2025
 Dry and dusty up top, with some bums in the bottom corner.
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on Jun 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prime Rib located?
      Prime Rib is located in Forest Heights, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Forest Heights trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.54809, -113.46245.
      ▼ How hard is Prime Rib?
      Prime Rib is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.303%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prime Rib?
      The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,077 ft to 2,164 ft.
      ▼ Is Prime Rib a point to point trail?
      Yes, Prime Rib is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prime Rib?
      Prime Rib is 447 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prime Rib?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prime Rib. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Prime Rib? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prime Rib are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prime Rib?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Prime Rib. The trail is 447 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prime Rib?
      Prime Rib is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,544 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,812 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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