Lower Ewok Trail – Accidental Beach Viewpoint loop from Capilano

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Lower Ewok Trail – Accidental Beach Viewpoint loop from Capilano

Moderate

riders

Lower Ewok Trail – Accidental Beach Viewpoint loop from Capilano

01:28

18.3km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.2 km for 8 m

After 13.4 km for 26 m

After 16.8 km for 11 m

After 17.1 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.42 km

Lower Ewok Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Running parallel to the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River near Cloverdale, the Lower Ewok Trail is a narrow, forested single-track popular with both hikers and cyclists. The route winds through dense trees, roots, and short climbs, offering shaded river views and a natural feel right in the city. Expect uneven terrain and a few muddy patches after rain.

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5.55 km

Accidental Beach Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Formed in 2017 when river currents shifted during construction of the Tawatinâ LRT Bridge, Edmonton’s Accidental Beach is a naturally created sandbar along the North Saskatchewan River near Cloverdale.

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6.00 km

Henrietta Muir Edwards Park

Highlight • Natural

Henrietta Muir Edwards Park is a beautiful river valley park set along the North Saskatchewan River, with a mix of open green space and mature forest. Paved and unpaved trails connect to the wider valley network, with viewpoints overlooking the river and access to nearby footbridges. The park also features a historic home linked to Henrietta Muir Edwards, adding cultural significance to its natural setting.

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6.33 km

Edmonton Queen Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Edmonton Queen Trail is a short and easy double-track connector within the river valley trail system. It offers beautiful views of the river and is a local favourite for biking, running, and hiking. With its relatively flat terrain and minimal elevation changes, its central location makes it a popular, well-used segment for longer hikes and rides through the surrounding valley trails.

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8.99 km

Nellie McClung Park

Forest

9.83 km

James MacDonald Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the North Saskatchewan River near downtown Edmonton, the James MacDonald Bridge is a key link between the city’s north and south sides. Pedestrian and cycling paths run alongside traffic lanes, providing sweeping views of the river valley and skyline. It’s part of Edmonton’s river valley trail network, often used as a crossing between parks like Nellie McClung and Louise McKinney.

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13.4 km

Dawson Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the the North Saskatchewan River, the Dawson Bridge was built in 1912. It allows access to Riverdale's extensive river-side trail system and offers far-reaching views up and down the river.

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13.8 km

Dawson Park

Highlight • Structure

This large, riverside park has picnic areas, multi-use trails, and an off-leash dog area. One unique feature of the park is the gravel path designed with vision impaired visitors in mind. The flat gravel path has raised wooden edges which are easily detected with a walking cane, and 7 braille signs along the pathway.

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