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1,699 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:02:36
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
2,054 ft
Altitude min
2,099 ft
Altitude max
2,097 ft
Altitude start
2,057 ft
Altitude end
-2.337%
Grade
-30.12%
Grade max
17.618%
Grade min
470 ft
Distance climb
1,126 ft
Distance down
103 ft
Distance flat
00:02:36
Avg time

Sideline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Bar/Capilano Park
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #215 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5949 in E-Biking
    • #812 in Trail Running
    • #2498 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/gold-bar-park.aspx

A fast little trail that traverses along the steep south bank of the North Saskatchewan River. The trail is not technically challenging, but is rated black due to the exposure risk of falling to the river below.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 446 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 5,002 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Jul 31, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 31, 2026
 Good besides the land slide
Jul 25, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 25, 2026
Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:19am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 25, 2026
 Bike for scale. The problem with the speed and commitment approach is that you’re landing in soft sand.
Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:33am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 25, 2026
major landslide not ridable both direction getting much worse. can pass by walking.
Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 24, 2026
 Mega erosion
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on Jul 31, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.5 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to sideline trailhead (53.557190, -113.431680)
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        10:20 | 487 | Jan 4, 2022 , Northwest Edmonton
        Sideline Trail with the boys Sept. 26, 2021
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        0:48 | 524 | Jul 31, 2019 , Northwest Edmonton
        Sideline Trail, Edmonton
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        3:53 | 518 | Jul 30, 2021 , Northwest Edmonton
        Winter Riding - Sideline to Caddytrack - Part...
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        8:51 | 291 | Dec 5, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton

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        4 Reviews & Comments

        AndyhIHQlI
        Trail is washed out due to all the rain this spring unfortunately. About 1/2 way down the run. Could get your bike down if your adventurous.
        Scona-Gabe Scona-Gabe
        Feb 18, Super icy at the moment, best avoided.
        pedaljunkie2000
        The exposure risk for this trail is no joke, almost went for a swim yesterday

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Sideline located?
        Sideline is located in Gold Bar/Capilano Park, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Gold Bar/Capilano Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.55719, -113.43168.
        ▼ How hard is Sideline?
        Sideline is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.337%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sideline?
        Sideline has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,054 ft to 2,099 ft.
        ▼ Is Sideline a point to point trail?
        Sideline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sideline?
        Sideline is 1,699 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sideline?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sideline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Sideline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sideline are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sideline?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sideline. The trail is 1,699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sideline?
        Sideline is a very popular trail. There have been 25,032 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31,057 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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