Wasootch Ridge Loop
Climb up and enjoy the trail along the ridge and drop down into the valley bottom to head back.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Trail Running in Alberta
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Trail Running Routes in Alberta
Opal Traverse with Bypass
Opal Traverse with Bypass
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Wasootch Ridge
A ridge that offers nothing but the best views.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 757 m
- Descent
- 757 m
Gap Peak
For how close this is to the city it offers some phenomenal views and ridge walks.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 6 m
Mount Edith
Make it an out and back or a fun loop. Try to spot the cool tree if you do the loop (hint it is up high and looks pretty cool)
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Door Jamb to Loder Peak
Double the fun. While up Door Jamb you might as well make it two summits and head to Loder Peak
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 781 m
- Descent
- 783 m
Anklebiter Ridge
Quick and close to the city but difficult footing
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 808 m
- Descent
- 804 m
The Rimwall
A run through the valley and up to a phenomenal view. You get to experience every type of terrain.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 931 m
- Descent
- 930 m
Midnight Peak
I good climb for a great view.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 656 m
- Descent
- 664 m
Mount Lady MacDonald
Very well defined trail with higher traffic. Trail starts off nice and simple and as you gain elevation the trail gets more technical.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 928 m
- Descent
- 928 m
Heart Mountain
A technical climb with lots of loose rock and a scramble up to the top. Once at the top of the mountain it becomes easier and less intense heading down through the trees.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 960 m
- Descent
- 954 m
Prairie Mountain
Short hike or run but offers a great view. It is a well travelled trail which starts of steep then flattens out with a few more steep sections. It is a technical trail with lots of roots and rocks.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 676 m
- Descent
- 680 m
MEC Whitemud Beast - 30K Route
With names like Shipwreck hill, Hoodoos Revenge and Dead Legs - are you up for the challenge?
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 739 m
- Descent
- 737 m
MEC Whitemud Beast - 20K Route
Tackle this off camber singletrack that leads to some stunning ridge vistas of the city.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 495 m
- Descent
- 493 m
MEC Whitemud Beast - 15K Route
The third leg of this race winds through Westridge Ravine's punishing climbs.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 370 m
- Descent
- 367 m
MEC Whitemud Beast - 10K Route
Continuing from the 5K loop, this route follows the riverbank singletrack and circles back through the stunning long grass flats.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 217 m
- Descent
- 215 m