more stats
421 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:00:35
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,101 ft
Altitude min
2,113 ft
Altitude max
2,113 ft
Altitude start
2,109 ft
Altitude end
-0.782%
Grade
-15.147%
Grade max
11.794%
Grade min
208 ft
Distance climb
141 ft
Distance down
73 ft
Distance flat
00:00:35
Avg time

Root and Roll Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Central Edmonton (South)
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24301 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76189 in Trail Running
    • #116204 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #391 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,392 in Trail Running
    • #1,978 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Root and Roll is a 128 m popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 m blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 324 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,967 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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      Root and Roll
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      623 | Oct 7, 2017 , Northwest Edmonton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root and Roll located?
      Root and Roll is located in Central Edmonton (South), Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Central Edmonton (South) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.52791, -113.48953.
      ▼ How hard is Root and Roll?
      Root and Roll is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.782%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root and Roll?
      Root and Roll has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,101 ft to 2,113 ft.
      ▼ Is Root and Roll a point to point trail?
      Root and Roll is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root and Roll?
      Root and Roll is 421 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root and Roll?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root and Roll. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Root and Roll? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root and Roll are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root and Roll?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Root and Roll. The trail is 421 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root and Roll?
      Root and Roll is a very popular trail. There have been 11,098 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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