Ridge Runner

Near Edmonton · River Valley Area

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 37 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ridge Runner 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 628 m and 643 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 20 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Much of the route follows Mill Creek. Also used for walking and mountain biking.

Length: 1.2km; 0.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 26m
Estimated time: 20min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 643m
Lowest point: 628m

Elevation profile

628 m to 643 m

Highest point 643 m, lowest 628 m, 26 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.

Along the way

0.6 kmViewpointAt 0.6 km

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5277° N, 113.4772° W.

Driving directions

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

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