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2.3 miles
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:17:57
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
2,092 ft
Altitude min
2,122 ft
Altitude max
2,098 ft
Altitude start
2,113 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
4,213 ft
Distance climb
3,773 ft
Distance down
4,049 ft
Distance flat
00:17:57
Avg time

Waxwing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Bear Creek Trails
    Grande Prairie, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #46892 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1990 in Trail Running
    • #37406 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Doubletrack trail part of South Bear Creek Trails

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 274 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Waxwing Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Dawson_Creek)
Aug 25, 2026
 Trail is clear, just a couple of wet areas, but noting major.
Apr 28, 2026 @ 5:11pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 28, 2026
 Snow, Ice and mud in the lower areas of the trail, but not terrible. Just watch your footing.
Sep 8, 2025 @ 4:24pm
Sep 8, 2025
 Running great!
May 2, 2025 @ 1:59pm
May 2, 2025
 Great condition.
Feb 24, 2025 @ 10:12am
Feb 24, 2025
 Trails running great! Getting a touch soft on the climbs during the day.
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Status:
on Aug 25, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to waxwing trailhead (55.129750, -118.795320)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Waxwing wedgewood loop
      8 miles • 319 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Dirt trail loop following Bear creek, close to city limits
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      mvavrek
      The section about halfway through has some really wet spots still, but have dried up somewhat.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Waxwing located?
      Waxwing is located in South Bear Creek Trails, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the South Bear Creek Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.12975, -118.79532.
      ▼ How hard is Waxwing?
      Waxwing is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waxwing?
      Waxwing has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,092 ft to 2,122 ft.
      ▼ Is Waxwing a point to point trail?
      Waxwing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Waxwing?
      Waxwing is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waxwing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Waxwing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Waxwing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waxwing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Waxwing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Waxwing. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Waxwing?
      Waxwing is a very popular trail. There have been 1,508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,543 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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