more stats
4,890 ft
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
2,065 ft
Altitude min
2,165 ft
Altitude max
2,065 ft
Altitude start
2,159 ft
Altitude end
1.904%
Grade
-13.666%
Grade max
28.456%
Grade min
2,612 ft
Distance climb
2,239 ft
Distance down
40 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
Avg time

Riverside Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Heights
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, RD, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The paved option linking Rowland Rd & McNally with the Capilano Bridge.

If westbound, be prepared to climb when you see the elevated green of the 14th hole on the golf course.

Tags
BridgesRiver or creek

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 284 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 2,530 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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on Sep 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to riverside-access trailhead (53.554460, -113.438470)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Riverside Access located?
      Riverside Access is located in Forest Heights, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Forest Heights trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.55446, -113.43847.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riverside Access?
      Riverside Access has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,065 ft to 2,165 ft.
      ▼ Is Riverside Access a point to point trail?
      Riverside Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Riverside Access?
      Riverside Access is 4,890 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riverside Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Riverside Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Riverside Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riverside Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Riverside Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Riverside Access. The trail is 4,890 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Riverside Access?
      Riverside Access is a very popular trail. There have been 15,292 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,736 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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