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568 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:00:33
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
2,092 ft
Altitude min
2,103 ft
Altitude max
2,099 ft
Altitude start
2,103 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
180 ft
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:00:33
Avg time

UofA-3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Central Edmonton (South)
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46665 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132451 in Trail Running
    • #143383 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #747 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,428 in Trail Running
    • #2,625 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

UofA-3 is a 173 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 m blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 36 miles average
6 Months
  • 70 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 722 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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UofA-3 Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:33pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 29, 2026
Aug 1, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Edmonton)
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Jul 8, 2026 @ 3:38pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 8, 2026
 All trees from the red dot on UofA 3 to the start of Masters Degree have been cleared. Thanks!!
May 27, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/Edmonton)
May 27, 2026
 many fallen trees over trail
May 11, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/Edmonton)
May 11, 2026
 4 trees down between the red dot on U of A 3 and the start of Masters Degree. One of them is absolutely massive
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is UofA-3 located?
      UofA-3 is located in Central Edmonton (South), Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Central Edmonton (South) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.52853, -113.51798.
      ▼ How hard is UofA-3?
      UofA-3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for UofA-3?
      UofA-3 has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,092 ft to 2,103 ft.
      ▼ How long is UofA-3?
      UofA-3 is 568 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on UofA-3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on UofA-3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride UofA-3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride UofA-3 are:
      • May (53 activities)
      • September (49 activities)
      • July (38 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access UofA-3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to UofA-3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride UofA-3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride UofA-3. The trail is 568 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is UofA-3?
      UofA-3 is a very popular trail. There have been 5,219 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,608 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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