38.6 miles
Distance
1,665 ft
Climb
-1,471 ft
Descent
2,273 ft
High Point
194 ft
Altitude change
1,983 ft
Altitude min
2,008 ft
Altitude start
2,201 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
16 miles
Distance climb
14 miles
Distance down
9 miles
Distance flat

An Easy Ride Across Edmonton

Detailed Description
Cross Town Easy is a 39 mile moderately popular easiest route located near Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 89 trails. This route climbs 1,665 ft with a max elevation of 2,273 ft then descends -1,471 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Sep 21, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: May 18, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    39 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 50 min
  • Altitude change
    194 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,983 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,008 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,201 ft
  • Climb
    1,665 ft
  • Descent
    -1,471 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -31.8%
  • Grade min
    27.3%
  • Distance climb
    16 miles
  • Distance down
    14 miles
  • Distance flat
    9 miles

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Trails in Route

Our Lady Queen of Quarry3 miles
Fraser Ravine to 17th Connector3 miles
Hermitage North Access1,299 ft
Hermitage East SUP2 miles
Rundle / Hermitage Park Connector4,783 ft
Rundle Park Pavement1 mile
Ainsworth Dyer Bridge1,033 ft
Cloverbar Treatment Access1 mile
Hardisty Access1,122 ft
Capilano Cruiser1 mile
Capilano Bridge Access171 ft
Riverside Access2,218 ft
Riverside Golf Course Double Track1 mile
Forest Heights Access492 ft
Seminary hill971 ft
Cloverdale Access2,808 ft
Edmonton Queen Access371 ft
Low Level Bridge Access663 ft
Old Timers Access1,965 ft
Nellie McClung Access518 ft
Lavigne Park Access1,545 ft
QE Park Access764 ft
Kinsmen Rec Access2,592 ft
U of A Access200 ft
HUB Traverse961 ft
Walterdale Park Access413 ft
Emily Murphy Access2,808 ft
Emily Murphy Connector1,788 ft
Hawrelak Outer Trail2 miles
Hawrelak Park Access85 ft
William Hawrelak Bridge774 ft
Buena Vista Access (South)3,127 ft
Zoo Access3,432 ft
To the stairs676 ft
Laurier Climb - West308 ft
Quesnell Bridge1,001 ft
Fort Edmonton Connector207 ft
Fort Edmonton Park Double Track1 mile
Fort Edmonton Footbridge1,841 ft
Wolf Willow Access420 ft
Oleskiw Access1 mile
Terwillegar Park Footbridge938 ft
Terwillegar Park Footbridge Access489 ft
The Full Monty1,129 ft
Terwillegar - 17659 ft
Golf Course Trail164 ft
Heath Rd Access1,194 ft
Heath to Riverbend1,437 ft
Riverbend Rd to Carter Crest Way1,460 ft
Carter Crest Way to Rabbit Hill Rd1,824 ft
Rabbit Hill Rd to Ogilvie Blvd1,991 ft
Ogilvie Blvd to 119st830 ft
zip-a-dee-doo-dah3,556 ft
23499 ft
Suga-Shack5,190 ft
Graffiti3,406 ft

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
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  • Difficulty rating
    White
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC, RD, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
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