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3,277 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:08:07
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
2,008 ft
Altitude min
2,021 ft
Altitude max
2,018 ft
Altitude start
2,014 ft
Altitude end
-5.403%
Grade max
3.972%
Grade min
616 ft
Distance climb
626 ft
Distance down
2,036 ft
Distance flat
00:08:07
Avg time

Upper Ewok Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Edmonton
    Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27911 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123269 in Trail Running
    • #121044 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #461 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,241 in Trail Running
    • #2,102 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

A short, steep, rutted, climb sets the tone for this XC single track connection from McAloon to the Holy Trail. There are several more short but challenging climbs, some with downhill preludes that let you coast most of the way up if you get the flow right. There is plenty of challenge in this trail to mark your fitness / skill progression over the season.

Tags
DropsJumps
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 132 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,021 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Upper Ewok Trail Reports

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Aug 20, 2026 @ 4:33pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 20, 2026
Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 24, 2026
Pretty solid! Some greasy parts on the west end. Cleared some dead fall, all in all very ridable
Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 5, 2026
Mud pits in spots
Jul 4, 2026 @ 4:45pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 4, 2026
2 trees down
Jun 9, 2026 @ 3:54pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 9, 2026
Tree down head high at the bottom of the hill by where the teeter totter used to be. You can duck under but it could sneak up on you if your...
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on Aug 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-ewok trailhead (53.548150, -113.464010)

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      cam-rides-bikes cam-rides-bikes
      Trail is quite hard. Hard up and downs sometimes with stairs . the steeps are fun.
      liamg-alex liamg-alex
      Heard through the grapevine there was a significant injury on the drop over the weekend. Going to make some time to go assess weather or not the drop is salvageable or should be removed entirely.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Ewok located?
      Upper Ewok is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Edmonton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.54815, -113.46401.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Ewok?
      Upper Ewok is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ewok?
      Upper Ewok has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,008 ft to 2,021 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Ewok a point to point trail?
      Upper Ewok is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Ewok?
      Upper Ewok is 3,277 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ewok?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ewok. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Ewok? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ewok are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ewok?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Upper Ewok. The trail is 3,277 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Ewok?
      Upper Ewok is a very popular trail. There have been 6,900 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,821 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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