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3,688 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
01:12:51
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
01:12:51
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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 [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • 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

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to schwellhead trailhead (53.405470, -113.462600)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Schwellhead

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Schwellhead?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Schwellhead are:
        • September (3 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
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        ▼ 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 3 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 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 90 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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