more stats
3,156 ft
Distance
-587 ft
Descent
3,805 ft
High Point
-587 ft
Altitude change
3,219 ft
Altitude min
3,805 ft
Altitude start
3,219 ft
Altitude end
-18.6%
Grade
-54.7%
Grade max
-5.7%
Grade min
3,156 ft
Distance down

River Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grande Cache
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #280043 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #209418 in E-Biking
    • #45937 in Trail Running
    • #217732 in Hiking
    • #36588 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,372 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,977 in E-Biking
    • #725 in Trail Running
    • #3,547 in Hiking
    • #813 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail follows the ridgeline above McQueen Creek down to the the Smoky River. The steepest sections of the trail are eroded leaving only cobbles on the trail surface.

Access Info

This trail intersects both the Riverview, Riverside and Creek 2 Peak trails

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
RidgelineRiver or creek

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1 rides
  • Last: Jul 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Drop located?
      River Drop is located in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Grande Cache trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.87182, -119.15259.
      ▼ How hard is River Drop?
      River Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Drop?
      The trail has 587 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,219 ft to 3,805 ft.
      ▼ Is River Drop a point to point trail?
      River Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is River Drop?
      River Drop is 3,156 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on River Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River Drop?
      River Drop is best visited during: April-October.
      ▼ How do I access River Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is River Drop?
      River Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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