South Loop

About this trail

South Loop is a 1.1 km loop trail near Edmonton in River Valley Area. It is close to flat, staying between 641 m and 662 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. It meets Hustler at 90 m and Curling Club Access at 0.9 km, and passes one other mapped junction. At 0.3 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 50 m side branch with the same name. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Gold Bar Creek. Also used for walking and mountain biking.

Highest point 662 m, lowest 641 m, 37 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.

Good for

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

Rankings

• 4in Best loop hikes in the River Valley Area
• 5in Best loop hikes in Edmonton
• 7in Best loop hikes in the Edmonton area
• 9in Best loop hikes near Leduc

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5439° N, 113.4070° 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

• Switch BacksEasy · 2.0 km · 14 m gain · 0.3 km away
• MTB: HustlerEasy · 2.2 km · 46 m gain · 1.0 km away
• TreelineEasy · 1.1 km · 0 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Wood CuttersEasy · 2.7 km · 55 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Lake LoopEasy · 1.4 km · 1 m gain · 1.6 km away
• MTB: Gold DiggerEasy · 2.9 km · 68 m gain · 1.8 km away