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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
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Activities
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Riding AreaGold Bar/Capilano Park
Northwest Edmonton, Alberta -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (5 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop
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Land Ownerhttps://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
- 16.7 km average
6 Months
- 360 rides
- 17.6 km avg distance
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- 4,876 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to sideline trailhead
(53.557190, -113.431680)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sideline
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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