Dawson Traverse
Near Edmonton · River Valley Area
Trail score 23 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Dawson Traverse is a 1.2 km out and back trail near Edmonton in River Valley Area. It runs 0.6 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 624 m and 641 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.2 km. Also used for walking and mountain biking.
- Length
- 1.2km
- 0.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 29m
- Estimated time
- 25min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 641m
- Lowest point
- 624m
Elevation profile
624 m to 641 mHighest point 641 m, lowest 624 m, 29 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
0% LTE · 100% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 0.0 km
- Model
- 2024 · Natural Resources Canada
Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Stroller friendly
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.5484° N, 113.4727° W.
Before you go
Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:
Nearby trails
- MTB: Riverside Golf Course DoubletrackEasy · 3.4 km · 5 m gain · 0.5 km away
- RattlesnakeEasy · 2.5 km · 23 m gain · 0.6 km away
- MTB: CaddytrackEasy · 1.3 km · 37 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Riverside Multiuse PathwayEasy · 3.0 km · 78 m gain · 1.0 km away
- Lower EwokEasy · 1.3 km · 37 m gain · 1.0 km away
- Baker's FollyEasy · 2.2 km · 63 m gain · 1.0 km away
All 98 trails in River Valley Area
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30