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        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
        Trials Meeting Spot google parking directions
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 12, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        34
        Trails Mountain Bike
        38
        Trails E-Bike
        2
        Trails Hike
        37
        Trails Trail Running
        37
        Total Distance
        9 miles
        Total Descent
        1,302 ft
        Total Vertical
        167 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        2,175 ft
        Reports
        3,599
        Photos
        159
        Ridden Counter
        32,371

        Popular Forest Heights Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.6 2,269 ft 117 ft 1,954
        A nice fast trail from west to east and an endurance challenging one from east to west. Follows Riverside golf course. Watch out for stray golf balls and gophers.
        100 4.4 1,001 ft 0 ft 1,877
        Flowy single track complete with berms, skinny bridge and boardwalk to make things interesting.
        100 4.9 1,365 ft 16 ft 1,763
        Satisfaction is guaranteed with this little gem. A slight ascent with a nice descent flowing into from ; compliments the two nicely.
        90 4.6 4,075 ft 63 ft 1,373
        Old school technical single track. Lots of ups, downs, twists, turns, and roots. Its a trail keeps you on your toes.
        70 4.7 2,697 ft 67 ft 1,289
        Grab a slice and shred this sweet piece of single track.
        85 3.0 4,676 ft 34 ft 1,196
        Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 5.0 420 ft 24 ft 1,019
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 24 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        5 5.0 1,644 ft 15 ft 996
        Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 1 rides
        Past Week
        • 25 rides

        Forest Heights Mountain Bike Routes

        5 miles 316 ft 4
        Starting with a fun decent to the river, cross 98 Ave to get to the top of Camel humps, and back across 98...
        2.0 4 miles 367 ft 13
        Start at Dawson parking lot. Climb Dawson Traverse, up Jasper Ave Traverse-Alt, along Jasper Ave Traverse,...
        6 miles 511 ft 19 Loop
        lots of trails in this inner city park!
        6 miles 511 ft 19 Loop
        lots of trails in this inner city park!
        13 miles 1,177 ft 32
        13 miles 946 ft 26

        Photos of Forest Heights Mountain Bike

        33 |
        Jul 7, 2025 @ 6:33pm
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        28 |
        Jul 7, 2025 @ 6:29pm
        Jul 7, 2025
        120 |
        Jun 27, 2020 @ 8:45am
        Jun 27, 2020
        111 |
        Jun 27, 2020 @ 8:45am
        Jun 27, 2020
        393 |
        Jun 27, 2020 @ 8:44am
        Jun 27, 2020
        377 |
        Jun 27, 2020 @ 8:43am
        Jun 27, 2020
        809 |
        Oct 7, 2016 @ 12:49pm
        Oct 7, 2016
        471 |
        Oct 4, 2016 @ 7:43am
        Oct 4, 2016
        3,494 |
        Feb 25, 2016 @ 8:32pm
        Feb 25, 2016
        1,977 |
        Apr 21, 2015 @ 10:48am
        Apr 21, 2015
        | 3 comments
        1,046 |
        Nov 15, 2014 @ 2:49pm
        Nov 15, 2014

        Videos of Forest Heights Mountain Bike

        May the 4th 2026 be with you ride
        0:36 | 13 | May 3, 2026
        Prime Rib 2026
        trail: Prime Rib
        0:34 | 8 | May 2, 2026
        Twist and Shout
        0:16 | 19 | Apr 14, 2025
        Happy ending drop
        0:12 | 28 | Jul 21, 2024
        Happy ending
        0:23 | 10 | Jul 21, 2024
        Hard tail still rips on the roots
        trail: Caddytrack
        0:30 | 40 | Jul 21, 2024
        Hard tail still rips on the roots
        trail: Caddytrack
        0:23 | 9 | Jul 21, 2024
        Drop in to ewok
        0:54 | 54 | Jul 21, 2024

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        qvncH7riddentrailactivity #97049702
        Jun 15, 2026 @ 10:09am
        Jun 15, 2026
        grapecrushraddreportactivity #96842697 and 3 more
        Jun 12, 2026 @ 6:54pm
        Jun 12, 2026
        Backpocketaddreportactivity #96797299 and 2 more
        Jun 12, 2026 @ 5:47am
        Jun 12, 2026
        Backpocketaddreportactivity #96670374
        Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:05am
        Jun 10, 2026
        grapecrushraddreportactivity #96604041 and 3 more
        Jun 9, 2026 @ 7:22am
        Jun 9, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        ltaskeyreportLower EwokTree down
        Jul 11, 2025 @ 4:19pm
        Jul 11, 2025
        dtbwwygfalaycreportRattlesnake*Ice Flows
        Jan 17, 2025 @ 11:08am
        Jan 17, 2025
        millcreekmtbtrailForest GJumpfun drop in to upper ewok
        Jul 21, 2024 @ 1:40pm
        Jul 21, 2024
        sum333trailAndre's TrailOne of the best trails in Edmonton IMO....
        Oct 21, 2023 @ 1:29pm
        Oct 21, 2023
        t2868reportRiverside AccessIt is an active construction site. not...
        Aug 16, 2022 @ 11:01am
        Aug 16, 2022

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Kinnaird Park 3 17 30.6 km
        Central Edmonton (North) 4 81.3 km
        Central Edmonton (South) 11 58 61.7 km
        Gold Bar/Capilano Park 5 12 3 12 km
        Mill Creek Ravine 12 32 14 32.1 km

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike389 miles1,302 ft4 miles167 ft
        #319#101573,599416,962
        E-Bike21,742 ft10 ft348 ft52 ft
        13,102197
        Hike379 miles1,302 ft4 miles167 ft
        #9,176#813,599148
        Trail Running379 miles1,302 ft4 miles167 ft
        #5,960#633,5991,703

        Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Heights

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest Heights?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest Heights are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Forest Heights?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Forest Heights are:
        • May (251 activities)
        • July (198 activities)
        • August (185 activities)
        Check the Forest Heights reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Forest Heights?
        There are 2 parking locations listed in Forest Heights. The most popular parking spots are:
        What is the longest trail in Forest Heights?
        The longest trail in Forest Heights is McNally Access at 4,676 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
        • By pedaljunkie2000 & contributors
        • Admins: EMBA, EdmontonMountainBikeAlliance, jdd4, yegmtb1
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