River Loop Trail

About this trail

River Loop Trail is a 3.7 km loop trail near Edmonton in River Valley Area. It is close to flat, staying between 621 m and 645 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 60 minutes of moving time. It passes six mapped trail junctions. At 0.9 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 0.2 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Cabinet of Curios and Bellerose School. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 645 m, lowest 621 m, 23 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 2.4 kmCabinet of CuriosLandmark
2. 2.9 kmShelter
3. 3.0 kmBellerose SchoolHistoric site
4. 3.1 kmJames MacDonald's Carpentry ShopHistoric site

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Stroller friendly
• River or creek, Historic site

Rankings

• 1in Best loop hikes in the River Valley Area
• 2in Best hikes in the River Valley Area
• 2in Best loop hikes in Edmonton
• 4in Best loop hikes in the Edmonton area
• 6in Best loop hikes near Leduc

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4978° N, 113.5890° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Mtb: BdsmEasy · 3.7 km · 14 m gain · 0.4 km away
• MTB: Flat PeteEasy · 2.3 km · 1 m gain · 0.4 km away
• MTB: PatriciaEasy · 0.9 km · 30 m gain · 0.4 km away
• MTB: Bed SpringsEasy · 2.4 km · 31 m gain · 0.5 km away
• MTB: Flatter PeteEasy · 2.4 km · 0 m gain · 0.9 km away
• MTB: LogarythmicEasy · 1.7 km · 2 m gain · 1.1 km away