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1,568 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
2,156 ft
High Point
74 ft
Altitude change
2,081 ft
Altitude min
2,081 ft
Altitude start
2,156 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
1,348 ft
Distance climb
220 ft
Distance flat

Scalpel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Keillor
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Uphill Only for Trail Running
    • Uphill Only for Hiking
    • Uphill Only for Snowshoeing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

A nice climp up the hillside avoiding all the KOM chasers on machete

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 276 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 639 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Scalpel Trail Reports

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Jul 8, 2026 @ 4:14pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 8, 2026
 multiple large washout and wood bridge is destroyed best to avoid for seeable future
Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:09am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 14, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 9, 2026
 reporter South side of the bridge got a little washed out.
May 3, 2026 @ 6:25pm (America/Edmonton)
May 3, 2026
Dec 5, 2025 @ 5:50pm (America/Edmonton)
Dec 5, 2025
 Snowy and Icy
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on Jul 8, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.5 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Fish100
      Collapses along the trail make it virtually unrideable. Best to avoid and find another way back up.
      BriceDavidson
      One it’s way to being a nice trail but not there yet. As a decent it’s more like a black as it’s narrow and cut in to the slope which present a bit of risk if you go off the side.
      SaumSanders
      Trail needs some work, appears that there is a high potential/risk of erosion as the trail is cut into the slope and there is limited vegetation downslope and/or erosion prevention features downslope.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scalpel located?
      Scalpel is located in Keillor, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Keillor trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.51795, -113.53973.
      ▼ How hard is Scalpel?
      Scalpel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scalpel?
      Scalpel has 74 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,081 ft to 2,156 ft.
      ▼ Is Scalpel a point to point trail?
      Yes, Scalpel is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scalpel?
      Scalpel is 1,568 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scalpel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scalpel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scalpel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scalpel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Scalpel?
      Scalpel is a very popular trail. There have been 1,721 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,052 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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