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520 ft
Distance
-54 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
2,051 ft
Altitude min
2,105 ft
Altitude max
2,105 ft
Altitude start
2,051 ft
Altitude end
-16.712%
Grade max
-5.233%
Grade min
520 ft
Distance down
00:01:32
Avg time

Thunder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kinnaird Park
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113936 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123941 in Trail Running
    • #250067 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short drop-in trail through the woods. Trail clearly visible, but often overgrown with low-hanging brush near the bottom.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 90 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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May 25, 2026 @ 7:13pm (America/Edmonton)
May 25, 2026
 Visibility is not great because of shrub overgrowth
Sep 5, 2025 @ 10:12am
Sep 5, 2025
Jun 1, 2025 @ 9:01am
Jun 1, 2025
May 9, 2024 @ 8:12pm
May 9, 2024
Jun 21, 2022 @ 12:28pm
Jun 21, 2022
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on May 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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        Directions to thunder-33702 trailhead (53.557610, -113.449120)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Thunder located?
        Thunder is located in Kinnaird Park, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Kinnaird Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.55761, -113.44912.
        ▼ How hard is Thunder?
        Thunder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunder?
        The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,051 ft to 2,105 ft.
        ▼ Is Thunder a point to point trail?
        Thunder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Thunder?
        Thunder is 520 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunder?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Thunder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Thunder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunder are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Thunder?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Thunder. The trail is 520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Thunder?
        Thunder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 568 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 753 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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