more stats
2,195 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
2,105 ft
Altitude min
2,174 ft
Altitude max
2,164 ft
Altitude start
2,105 ft
Altitude end
-2.657%
Grade
-27.616%
Grade max
20.405%
Grade min
740 ft
Distance climb
1,159 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

The Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mill Creek Ravine
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1138 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35931 in Trail Running
    • #75161 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

One of the most fun sections of trail in Mill Creek, the Trap has punchy climbs, a combination of tight/tricky and flowy corners, plus a little mini-feature to spice things up.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 263 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,284 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Aug 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.64 (26 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Trap located?
      The Trap is located in Mill Creek Ravine, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Mill Creek Ravine trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.52902, -113.47597.
      ▼ How hard is The Trap?
      The Trap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.657%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Trap?
      The Trap has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,105 ft to 2,174 ft.
      ▼ Is The Trap a point to point trail?
      The Trap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Trap?
      The Trap is 2,195 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Trap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Trap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Trap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Trap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Trap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Trap. The trail is 2,195 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Trap?
      The Trap is a very popular trail. There have been 14,345 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,165 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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