more stats
1,870 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:04:24
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
2,065 ft
Altitude min
2,107 ft
Altitude max
2,070 ft
Altitude start
2,067 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
699 ft
Distance climb
702 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
Avg time

Raven Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buena Vista
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • AKA
    ᑲᐦᑲᑭᐤ - kahkakiw
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82865 in Trail Running
    • #84485 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #84 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,537 in Trail Running
    • #1,358 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A flowy swoop through various forest types. Go southbound and get a fast descent to the river.

NOTE: This trail is not maintained by EMBA.

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 37 miles average
6 Months
  • 267 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,252 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Raven Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Edmonton)
8 hours
Raven was fine until I was almost to the river. Some teflon mud which was so slick that I turned around.
Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 7, 2026
Sep 30, 2026 @ 9:44am (America/Edmonton)
Sep 30, 2026
Aug 27, 2026 @ 3:55pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 27, 2026
Aug 7, 2026 @ 7:37pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 7, 2026
same mudholes that have been there all summer and also 2 trees down. Other wise good
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on Oct 12, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.74 (23 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      Pink-Panther
      Its like Flat Pete on Steroids. Also includes some rooty parts (unlike FP)
      Pink-Panther
      Beautiful track. Like a previous comment said ImFlat Pete
      BenTheTraynor
      Another incredible trail to add to this epic trailhead. Huge kudos to the builder. Would love to but you a beer or 6.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Raven located?
      Raven is located in Buena Vista, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Buena Vista trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.51605, -113.53973.
      ▼ How hard is Raven?
      Raven is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Raven?
      Raven has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,065 ft to 2,107 ft.
      ▼ Is Raven a point to point trail?
      Raven is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Raven?
      Raven is 1,870 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Raven?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Raven. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Raven? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Raven are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Raven?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Raven. The trail is 1,870 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Raven?
      Raven is a very popular trail. There have been 12,859 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,170 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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