more stats
1,290 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:01:49
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
2,052 ft
Altitude min
2,159 ft
Altitude max
2,159 ft
Altitude start
2,052 ft
Altitude end
-8.263%
Grade
-25.33%
Grade max
9.615%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
926 ft
Distance down
219 ft
Distance flat
00:01:49
Avg time

Rowland roller Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Heights
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166820 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128645 in Trail Running
    • #294713 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    spring-summer-fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2018

A downhill trail from Louis Mckinney to Dawson Park, mostly wider fields with one down to a berm.

Access Info

Follow the red sidewalk to wood stairs and stay left of the stairs.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Rowland roller Trail Reports

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Sep 9, 2025 @ 6:02pm
Sep 9, 2025
 The remnants of a camp and downed logs completely block this already questionable run. Trail disappears completely after that. Do not recommend.
May 21, 2024 @ 6:27pm
May 21, 2024
 The bottom of the trail has been cleared for what looks like a house being built in the near future
Oct 26, 2022 @ 5:15pm
Oct 26, 2022
Sep 15, 2022 @ 12:05pm
Sep 15, 2022
Aug 21, 2022 @ 4:30pm
Aug 21, 2022
 Super overgrown right now.
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Status:
on Sep 9, 2025
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Avg: 3.54 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      GoPro: Rowland Roller, April 13, 2019
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      0:59 | 200 | Apr 15, 2019 , Northwest Edmonton
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      4 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      Gjw2017
      Solid berm work recently to finsh this fun dt run ????

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rowland roller located?
      Rowland roller is located in Forest Heights, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Forest Heights trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.54323, -113.4765.
      ▼ How hard is Rowland roller?
      Rowland roller is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.263%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rowland roller?
      Rowland roller has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,052 ft to 2,159 ft.
      ▼ Is Rowland roller a point to point trail?
      Rowland roller is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rowland roller?
      Rowland roller is 1,290 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rowland roller?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rowland roller. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rowland roller?
      Rowland roller is best visited during: spring-summer-fall.
      ▼ How do I access Rowland roller? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rowland roller are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rowland roller?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rowland roller. The trail is 1,290 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rowland roller?
      Rowland roller is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 161 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 163 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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