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3,223 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
01:37:41
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
2,137 ft
Altitude min
2,187 ft
Altitude max
2,137 ft
Altitude start
2,144 ft
Altitude end
0.199%
Grade
-22.662%
Grade max
30.481%
Grade min
982 ft
Distance climb
1,152 ft
Distance down
1,088 ft
Distance flat
01:37:41
Avg time

Riverside Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawrelak
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #160753 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109538 in Trail Running
    • #146484 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,238 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,987 in Trail Running
    • #2,697 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

A trail long forgotten There are many drainage areas and slumps on this trail, which make it difficult to ride. With some trail work it could be fun, but currently it is a bit of a slog. There may also be a couple of trails linked up here--needs to be double checked.

Disclaimer

Trail is not maintained. Expect hike-a-bike sections.

Tags
BridgesRiver or creek

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 miles avg distance
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  • 76 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Riverside Traverse Trail Reports

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Jun 26, 2025 @ 7:37am
Jun 26, 2025
 Trail has grown over and slumped away in many spots. Runs through some sensitive seepage marshes and a beaver area. Not really walkable and not...
Aug 18, 2024 @ 11:54am
Aug 18, 2024
 This isn’t a trail. Not even good for walking.
Jun 18, 2024 @ 2:24pm
Jun 18, 2024
 Significant sections have been washed out. Only go lt ~400m in from the east end. Also largely overgrown. Probably a nice challenge for...
Nov 6, 2021 @ 6:19pm
Nov 6, 2021
 The section nearest to Back breaker has several washouts and marshy slumps making it mostly hike a bike There is also a steep muddy cliff with a...
Aug 21, 2021 @ 3:49pm
Aug 21, 2021
 Not worth it. Hiking your bike for stretches.
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on Jun 26, 2025
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 2.09 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 9, 2021 @ 8:51am
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      May 9, 2021 @ 8:50am
      May 9, 2021
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      1455 | Jun 15, 2015 , Northwest Edmonton
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      18 Reviews & Comments

      LivetorideEH LivetorideEH
      From Lower Back Breaker to Medicine Man - horrible conditions. Skip it. Hiked and carried my bike most of the way.
      LK58ga
      The trail is not maintained but I think it could be fixed, anyone up for the job?
      wilIiam
      would anyone want to clean this up and make this a rideable trail? I’ve hiked the trail, and it seems like it could possibly be fixed. anyone with me?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Riverside Traverse located?
      Riverside Traverse is located in Hawrelak, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Hawrelak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.53768, -113.55467.
      ▼ How hard is Riverside Traverse?
      Riverside Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.199%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riverside Traverse?
      Riverside Traverse has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,137 ft to 2,187 ft.
      ▼ Is Riverside Traverse a point to point trail?
      Riverside Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Riverside Traverse?
      Riverside Traverse is 3,223 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riverside Traverse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Riverside Traverse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Riverside Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riverside Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Riverside Traverse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 38 minutes to ride Riverside Traverse. The trail is 3,223 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Riverside Traverse?
      Riverside Traverse is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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