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Alberta
Edmonton

Groat Bridge – Hawrelak Footbridge loop from Riverbend

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Mountain biking trails
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton

Groat Bridge – Hawrelak Footbridge loop from Riverbend

Moderate

5.0

(2)

36

riders

Groat Bridge – Hawrelak Footbridge loop from Riverbend

02:40

37.3km

270m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.3 km for 69 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.8 km

William Hawrelak Park Boat Launch

Highlight • Viewpoint

William Hawrelak Park Boat Launch is a short side trail that leads right to the rocky edge of the North Saskatchewan River. It's a great spot to dip your feet …

Tip by

2

14.7 km

The bridge is roofed to protect from the elements. You walk at a level lower than the High Level (road & rail) Bridge, so your views of the river from either side are unobstructed.

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16.3 km

Queen Elizabeth Park

Forest

17.2 km

Nellie McClung Park

Forest

5

17.8 km

James MacDonald Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the North Saskatchewan River near downtown Edmonton, the James MacDonald Bridge is a key link between the city’s north and south sides. Pedestrian and cycling paths run alongside traffic …

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6

18.7 km

Henrietta Muir Edwards Park

Highlight • Natural

Henrietta Muir Edwards Park is a beautiful river valley park set along the North Saskatchewan River, with a mix of open green space and mature forest. Paved and unpaved trails …

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7

19.2 km

Louise McKinney Riverfront Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Louise McKinney Park sits along the North Saskatchewan River just southeast of downtown Edmonton, offering wide river views and easy access to the city’s river valley trail network. Its paved …

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8

24.6 km

Groat Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Groat Bridge spans the North Saskatchewan River, carrying traffic and pedestrians between the river valley communities of Glenora and Mayfair. Opened in 1955, the twin-span structure offers fantastic elevated views …

Tip by

9

27.6 km

Hawrelak Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Very handy foot bridge to get from Hawrelak Park to Buena Vista Park. It can get very busy at times, owing to the popularity of both parks.

Tip by

10

29.8 km

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Large park with many amenities and trails.

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B

37.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

12.8 km

8.27 km

381 m

284 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

8.86 km

6.84 km

5.40 km

5.29 km

747 m

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Thursday 16 July

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