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1.2 miles
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:10:42
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
2,137 ft
Altitude min
2,159 ft
Altitude max
2,137 ft
Altitude start
2,159 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
1,801 ft
Distance climb
492 ft
Distance down
3,497 ft
Distance flat
00:10:42
Avg time

Turnpike Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wapiti Nordic Centre
    Grande Prairie, Alberta
  • Ref Number
    #2
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62504 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151266 in Trail Running
    • #147993 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #985 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,938 in Trail Running
    • #2,730 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    http://www.wapitinordic.com/

A fast, flowy singletrack with minimal elevation change, perfect for newer riders or anyone looking for a fun, relaxed ride. Turnpike bypasses the larger elevation changes in the river valley and can be ridden as part of a shorter loop back to the main parking lot and chalet.

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Flowy

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Turnpike Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2020 @ 2:05pm
Oct 4, 2020
Large tree down across trail. Bikes need to be lifted over.
Aug 22, 2020 @ 7:14am
Aug 22, 2020
Three trees down on far end of Turnpike.
Aug 22, 2020 @ 7:12am
Aug 22, 2020
Three trees down as of yesterday. Ride safe
May 25, 2020 @ 5:30pm
May 25, 2020
Aug 11, 2019 @ 3:11pm
Aug 11, 2019
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on Oct 4, 2020
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Blackbat1873
      Three trees down at moment at far end of trail. Ride safe

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turnpike located?
      Turnpike is located in Wapiti Nordic Centre, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Wapiti Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.08259, -118.819.
      ▼ How hard is Turnpike?
      Turnpike is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turnpike?
      Turnpike has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,137 ft to 2,159 ft.
      ▼ How long is Turnpike?
      Turnpike is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turnpike?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turnpike. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Turnpike? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turnpike are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turnpike?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Turnpike. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turnpike?
      Turnpike is a very popular trail. There have been 392 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 485 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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