more stats
2,361 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:02:24
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,282 ft
Altitude min
2,292 ft
Altitude max
2,292 ft
Altitude start
2,289 ft
Altitude end
-0.139%
Grade
-8.356%
Grade max
4.848%
Grade min
561 ft
Distance climb
531 ft
Distance down
1,269 ft
Distance flat
00:02:24
Avg time

Puddle Monster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Edmonton
    Southwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #311388 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49851 in Trail Running
    • #362133 in Hiking
    • #47943 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #12660 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,739 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #795 in Trail Running
    • #5,164 in Hiking
    • #1,202 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #346 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Tags
Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 52 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Puddle Monster Trail Reports

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Apr 17, 2020 @ 10:41am
Apr 17, 2020
 reporter Spring breakup. Stay off the trails until they dry. EMBA can't do any trail work, so damaged trails will deteriorate all summer!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Puddle Monster located?
      Puddle Monster is located in South Edmonton, Southwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the South Edmonton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.40975, -113.46696.
      ▼ How hard is Puddle Monster?
      Puddle Monster is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.139%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Puddle Monster?
      Puddle Monster has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,282 ft to 2,292 ft.
      ▼ Is Puddle Monster a point to point trail?
      Puddle Monster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Puddle Monster?
      Puddle Monster is 2,361 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Puddle Monster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Puddle Monster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Puddle Monster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Puddle Monster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Puddle Monster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Puddle Monster. The trail is 2,361 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Puddle Monster?
      Puddle Monster is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 232 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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