more stats
3,688 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:13:48
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
2,290 ft
Altitude min
2,298 ft
Altitude max
2,293 ft
Altitude start
2,295 ft
Altitude end
0.053%
Grade
-1.886%
Grade max
5.892%
Grade min
1,492 ft
Distance climb
915 ft
Distance down
1,185 ft
Distance flat
00:13:48
Avg time

Schwellhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Edmonton
    Southwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Multi-Use trail south side of the Orchards

Tags
Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Schwellhead Trail Reports

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Nov 1, 2026 @ 2:05pm (America/Edmonton)
Nov 1, 2026
 Mix of bare/wet and ragged snow/ice.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Schwellhead located?
      Schwellhead is located in South Edmonton, Southwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the South Edmonton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.40547, -113.4626.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schwellhead?
      Schwellhead has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,290 ft to 2,298 ft.
      ▼ Is Schwellhead a point to point trail?
      Schwellhead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Schwellhead?
      Schwellhead is 3,688 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schwellhead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Schwellhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Schwellhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schwellhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Schwellhead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Schwellhead. The trail is 3,688 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Schwellhead?
      Schwellhead is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 85 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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