MTB: Purple Bench
Near Edmonton · River Valley Area
Trail score 17 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
MTB: Purple Bench is a 0.9 km out and back trail near Edmonton in River Valley Area. It runs 0.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 646 m and 665 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 20 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and mountain biking.
- Length
- 0.9km
- 0.5 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 26m
- Estimated time
- 20min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 665m
- Lowest point
- 646m
Elevation profile
646 m to 665 mHighest point 665 m, lowest 646 m, 26 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.4751° N, 113.6105° 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: Secret TrailEasy · 1.2 km · 38 m gain · 0.1 km away
- MTB: Treatment Plant traverseEasy · 4.8 km · 8 m gain · 0.7 km away
- MTB: Fireman's DescentEasy · 0.9 km · 40 m gain · 0.9 km away
- MTB: Bottle RocketEasy · 1.8 km · 29 m gain · 1.1 km away
- MTB: Cameron Ravine Double TrackEasy · 1.4 km · 37 m gain · 1.1 km away
- MTB: Oleskiw MeadowEasy · 2.9 km · 2 m gain · 1.4 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