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Edmonton

James MacDonald Bridge – Edmonton Queen Trail loop from University

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Mountain biking trails
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton

James MacDonald Bridge – Edmonton Queen Trail loop from University

Hard

5.0

(2)

47

riders

James MacDonald Bridge – Edmonton Queen Trail loop from University

01:45

24.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.1 km for 60 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.59 km

James MacDonald Bridge

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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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2

3.92 km

Edmonton Queen Trail

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Edmonton Queen Trail is a short and easy double-track connector within the river valley trail system. It offers beautiful views of the river and is a local favourite for biking, …

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3

4.50 km

Henrietta Muir Edwards Park

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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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4

4.96 km

Accidental Beach Viewpoint

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Formed in 2017 when river currents shifted during construction of the Tawatinâ LRT Bridge, Edmonton’s Accidental Beach is a naturally created sandbar along the North Saskatchewan River near Cloverdale.

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5

17.5 km

Forest Heights Park

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Overlooking the North Saskatchewan River, Forest Heights Park offers some of Edmonton’s best views of the downtown skyline and river valley. Paved and dirt trails connect the park to the …

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6

18.0 km

McNally Access Trail

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McNally Access links Forest Heights Park with the river valley trail system along the North Saskatchewan River. The paved path features a steady grade between the upper lookout near McNally …

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21.2 km

Nellie McClung Park

Forest

8

21.7 km

Queen Elizabeth Park

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Perched above the North Saskatchewan River just south of downtown, Queen Elizabeth Park offers some of Edmonton’s best views of the river valley and the Walterdale Bridge. The park features …

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9

22.7 km

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24.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

5.17 km

3.71 km

371 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

5.04 km

3.25 km

2.12 km

1.42 km

323 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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