more stats
1,483 ft
Distance
-192 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
3,532 ft
Altitude min
3,723 ft
Altitude max
3,723 ft
Altitude start
3,533 ft
Altitude end
-12.9%
Grade
-38.9%
Grade max
0.5%
Grade min
1,345 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time

Typhoid 48 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Edworthy Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #302254 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127248 in Trail Running
    • #117958 in Hiking
    • #28390 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,633 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,321 in Trail Running
    • #2,029 in Hiking
    • #913 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Calgary

Trail starts easy and progresses through some turns, then follows a ◆ creek a ways before exiting/crossing,
and rides a bank until the stairs where you can ride down ◆ beside the tree.
Most of the trail is intermediate however a few sections may be considered black.

Named after Tom Edworthy who donated the land and in 1904 died of Typhoid at the age of forty-eight.

Access Info

From the road where the sign & bar stick out of the ground, take trail to left.

Disclaimer

Runs down a shallow portion of creek before crossing. *Icy when frozen

Tags
Stairs

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9.6 km average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 14.6 km avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Typhoid 48 Trail Reports

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Aug 27, 2023 @ 3:11pm
Aug 27, 2023
Trail is in poor condition. Very overgrown and does not cross the creek (as per the trail description) but rather continues down it. Not worth...
May 24, 2023 @ 7:21pm
May 24, 2023
very muddy part way down; turned around.
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on Aug 27, 2023
Prevalent Mud
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Typhoid 48 located?
      Typhoid 48 is located in Edworthy Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Edworthy Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.06266, -114.16403.
      ▼ How hard is Typhoid 48?
      Typhoid 48 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Typhoid 48?
      The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,532 ft to 3,723 ft.
      ▼ Is Typhoid 48 a point to point trail?
      Typhoid 48 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Typhoid 48?
      Typhoid 48 is 1,483 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Typhoid 48?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Typhoid 48. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Typhoid 48?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Typhoid 48 are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Typhoid 48? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Typhoid 48 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Typhoid 48?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Typhoid 48. The trail is 1,483 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Typhoid 48?
      Typhoid 48 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 84 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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