MTB: Fast and Loose
Near Sherwood Park · Strathcona Science Provincial Park
Trail score 18 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
MTB: Fast and Loose is a 1.2 km out and back trail near Sherwood Park in Strathcona Science Provincial Park. It runs 0.6 km each way. The route gains 42 m in total and tops out at 659 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. It meets Fast and Loose at 0.2 km. Also used for walking and mountain biking.
- Length
- 1.2km
- 0.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 42m
- Estimated time
- 25min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 659m
- Lowest point
- 638m
Elevation profile
638 m to 659 mHighest point 659 m, lowest 638 m, 42 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.5514° N, 113.3785° 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: CSG Course 1Easy · 1.1 km · 38 m gain · 0.9 km away
- MTB: HomewreckerEasy · 1.7 km · 44 m gain · 1.3 km away
- Trans Canada TrailModerate · 6.1 km · 71 m gain · 1.3 km away
- Edmonton River Valley TrailHard · 30.1 km · 382 m gain · 1.4 km away
- MTB: Science Park River TrailEasy · 3.0 km · 11 m gain · 1.5 km away
- MTB: HustlerEasy · 2.2 km · 46 m gain · 1.5 km away
All 7 trails in Strathcona Science Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30