more stats
643 ft
Distance
-31 ft
Descent
00:00:37
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
2,098 ft
Altitude min
2,129 ft
Altitude max
2,129 ft
Altitude start
2,100 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
404 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:00:37
Avg time

Root Shoot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Terwillegar
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25745 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106136 in Trail Running
    • #118000 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #421 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,910 in Trail Running
    • #2,030 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Root Shoot is a highly rated 196 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 m green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 15.1 km average
6 Months
  • 217 rides
  • 19.1 km avg distance
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  • 1,515 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (9 votes)
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      Upper and Lower Corkscrew and Root and Shoot...
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      4:24 | 51 | Dec 7, 2025 , Northwest Edmonton
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      3:14 | 334 | Apr 15, 2021 , Northwest Edmonton
      Spring 2024 Forward Solo ride
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      4:01 | 23 | Mar 11, 2024 , Northwest Edmonton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Shoot located?
      Root Shoot is located in Terwillegar, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Terwillegar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.47866, -113.61054.
      ▼ How hard is Root Shoot?
      Root Shoot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Shoot?
      The trail has 9 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 640 m to 649 m.
      ▼ Is Root Shoot a point to point trail?
      Root Shoot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Shoot?
      Root Shoot is 196.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Shoot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Shoot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Root Shoot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Shoot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Shoot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Root Shoot. The trail is 196.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Shoot?
      Root Shoot is a very popular trail. There have been 7,592 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,851 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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