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4,890 ft
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:06:30
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
00:06:30
Avg time
Riverside Access Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaForest Heights
Northwest Edmonton, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeXC, RD, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 204 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 2,334 rides
- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Directions to riverside-access trailhead
(53.554460, -113.438470)
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Oct 23, 2015 , Northwest Edmonton
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside Access
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is Riverside Access?
Riverside Access is 4,890 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
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