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Edmonton

James MacDonald Bridge – Edmonton Queen Trail loop from University

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton

James MacDonald Bridge – Edmonton Queen Trail loop from University

Hard

5.0

(3)

50

riders

James MacDonald Bridge – Edmonton Queen Trail loop from University

01:46

24.3km

270m

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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.09 km for 69 m

After 11.2 km for 60 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.13 km

Queen Elizabeth Park

Forest

2

3.66 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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3

3.99 km

Edmonton Queen Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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4

4.57 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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5

6.71 km

Forest Heights Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

14.9 km

Mini Hoodoos

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sandy river bank has eroded to expose some formations that look like mini hoodoos.

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7

15.8 km

Dawson Park

Highlight • Structure

This large, riverside park has picnic areas, multi-use trails, and an off-leash dog area. One unique feature of the park is the gravel path designed with vision impaired visitors in …

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8

18.1 km

McNally Access Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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9

22.8 km

B

24.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

5.03 km

3.79 km

370 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

6.85 km

5.42 km

2.07 km

923 m

152 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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