Tawatina Bridge – Fort Edmonton Footbridge loop from Quarters

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Alberta

Edmonton

Tawatina Bridge – Fort Edmonton Footbridge loop from Quarters

Moderate

riders

Tawatina Bridge – Fort Edmonton Footbridge loop from Quarters

02:09

34.3km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.73 km for 216 m

After 11.3 km for 280 m

After 30.1 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

609 m

Chinese Garden at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park

Highlight • Monument

bit of a climb to Jasper Ave

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912 m

Tawatina Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Great connector between Louise McKinney Park and the Muttart Conservatory, with excellent views of the river valley and the downtown skyline.

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1.22 km

Tawatina Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great addition to the River Valley Trail system, connecting Downtown and Louise McKinney Park to Muttart Conservatory and Gallagher Park.

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2.90 km

Nellie McClung Park

Forest

3.76 km

Queen Elizabeth Park

Forest

6.60 km

Emily Murphy Park Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Emily Murphy Park, nestled along the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River, is a beautiful spot with picnic areas, a playground, a small boat launch, and open grassy areas …

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9.77 km

Hawrelak Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Very handy foot bridge to get from Hawrelak Park to Buena Vista Park. It can get very busy at times, owing to the popularity of both parks.

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16.4 km

Fort Edmonton Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Very scenic and extremely useful bridge for crossing the North Saskatchewan River. Beats trying to swim across.

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17.9 km

Major tourist attraction in Edmonton, which takes visitors through the history of Edmonton, from the establishment of Fort Edmonton to 1920 street. Period buildings and guides dressed in period costumes round out the experience.

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17.9 km

John Janzen Nature Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

From the City of Edmonton website:
"A gateway to the heart of Edmonton’s River Valley, the John Janzen Nature Centre takes visitors for a walk on the wild side with …

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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types