more stats
3,103 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:04:13
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
2,042 ft
Altitude min
2,074 ft
Altitude max
2,063 ft
Altitude start
2,072 ft
Altitude end
0.273%
Grade
-7.936%
Grade max
11.542%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
1,227 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:04:13
Avg time

West Beach Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Terwillegar
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41679 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126404 in Trail Running
    • #116299 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #682 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,293 in Trail Running
    • #1,984 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

West Beach is a 946 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. Highlights include a beach. Nearby: a picnic spot. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 13 m green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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BeachPicnic spot

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 180 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,734 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Avg: 3.81 (6 votes)
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      Directions to west-beach trailhead (53.482172, -113.605242)

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      2:58 | 17 | Sep 14, 2025 , Northwest Edmonton
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      23:16 | 35 | Oct 23, 2020 , Northwest Edmonton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West Beach located?
      West Beach is located in Terwillegar, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Terwillegar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.48217, -113.60524.
      ▼ How hard is West Beach?
      West Beach is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.273%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Beach?
      West Beach has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,042 ft to 2,074 ft.
      ▼ Is West Beach a point to point trail?
      West Beach is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is West Beach?
      West Beach is 3,103 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Beach?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West Beach. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride West Beach?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride West Beach are:
      • September (100 activities)
      • May (93 activities)
      • July (85 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access West Beach? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Beach are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride West Beach?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride West Beach. The trail is 3,103 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is West Beach?
      West Beach is a very popular trail. There have been 7,957 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,978 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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