more stats
4,045 ft
Distance
168 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
98 ft
Altitude change
2,097 ft
Altitude min
2,196 ft
Altitude max
2,097 ft
Altitude start
2,194 ft
Altitude end
2.414%
Grade
-17.673%
Grade max
26.772%
Grade min
2,273 ft
Distance climb
1,335 ft
Distance down
437 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

RollerCoaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawrelak
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58542 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70697 in Trail Running
    • #98583 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #917 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,258 in Trail Running
    • #1,619 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Easy going single track that rolls up and down the north side of McKinnon Ravine. A great alternative to the paved https://www.trailforks.com/trails/mckinnon-ravine-access-16827/

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 113 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 775 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.53 (7 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Rockincj
      Nice easy single track ride back up the hill if you don't want to take the pavement.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RollerCoaster located?
      RollerCoaster is located in Hawrelak, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Hawrelak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.53831, -113.55684.
      ▼ How hard is RollerCoaster?
      RollerCoaster is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.414%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RollerCoaster?
      RollerCoaster has 168 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,097 ft to 2,196 ft.
      ▼ Is RollerCoaster a point to point trail?
      RollerCoaster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RollerCoaster?
      RollerCoaster is 4,045 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RollerCoaster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RollerCoaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride RollerCoaster?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride RollerCoaster are:
      • July (57 activities)
      • May (56 activities)
      • August (43 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access RollerCoaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RollerCoaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RollerCoaster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride RollerCoaster. The trail is 4,045 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is RollerCoaster?
      RollerCoaster is a very popular trail. There have been 6,553 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,316 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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