more stats
1,699 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:03:16
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
00:03:16
Avg time

Sideline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Bar/Capilano Park
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3365 in E-Biking
    • #60305 in Trail Running
    • #84364 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #29 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #39 in E-Biking
    • #1,021 in Trail Running
    • #1,354 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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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 514 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 5,099 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Sideline Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2026 @ 3:02pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 18, 2026
It's still passable in either direction but now there's 3 spots where you have to carry your bike plus a tree down right near the west end. Watch...
Oct 4, 2026 @ 6:31pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 4, 2026
Not rideable again, heading east requires a significant step up carrying your bike at one point.
Sep 30, 2026 @ 6:37pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 30, 2026
The trail fairies are doing a great job fixing this trail as it continues to slide into the river. It's basically rideable in both directions,...
Sep 30, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 24, 2026 @ 9:25pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 24, 2026
Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion) Sideline going west between Gold Bar Park and Wayne...
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on Oct 18, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.5 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sideline trailhead (53.557190, -113.431680)

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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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sideline?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sideline are:
      • May (366 activities)
      • September (363 activities)
      • August (324 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 25,258 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31,332 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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