more stats
1,658 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
2,067 ft
Altitude min
2,086 ft
Altitude max
2,076 ft
Altitude start
2,078 ft
Altitude end
0.094%
Grade
-13.389%
Grade max
16.297%
Grade min
715 ft
Distance climb
697 ft
Distance down
245 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

River Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westpointe Ravine
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114557 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147149 in Trail Running
    • #143423 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,617 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,805 in Trail Running
    • #2,627 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Single track dirt trail that goes from bottom of 23 Ave SW (near north edge of River Ridge Golf Course, by the sewer outflow) towards the Anthony Henday bridge over the North Sask.

Access Info

South access: Look for gap in on trees and trail that goes down toward river just after 23 Ave
North access: while on Mustang Access, look for gap in trees and single track to veers toward river

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BridgesRidgelineRiver or creek

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River Ridge Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 13, 2026
The shrubs are closing in on this trail. At the start (green end) there are a few low hanging branches to duck, then twigs are constantly brushing...
Oct 4, 2025 @ 1:28pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 4, 2025
Sep 7, 2025 @ 9:54am
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Aug 25, 2025 @ 7:31am
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May 25, 2025 @ 5:36pm
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on Sep 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.53 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Ridge located?
      River Ridge is located in Westpointe Ravine, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Westpointe Ravine trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.45411, -113.61918.
      ▼ How hard is River Ridge?
      River Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.094%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Ridge?
      River Ridge has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,067 ft to 2,086 ft.
      ▼ Is River Ridge a point to point trail?
      River Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is River Ridge?
      River Ridge is 1,658 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on River Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride River Ridge are:
      • May (16 activities)
      • August (16 activities)
      • October (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access River Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride River Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride River Ridge. The trail is 1,658 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is River Ridge?
      River Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,640 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,826 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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