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oliviakellis
November 16, 2025
Stretching for kilometres through southwest Edmonton, Whitemud Creek Ravine is one of the city’s most natural corridors — a long, winding valley where dense aspen, spruce, and poplar forest shelter a quiet, tea-coloured creek below. The ravine’s steep clay banks, narrow benches, and occasional white sandstone outcrops give it a rugged, almost backcountry atmosphere despite its urban surroundings. Wildlife is common—songbirds, deer, and even the odd coyote—and the mix of shaded forest, open meadow pockets, and creekside views makes it a favourite escape for walkers looking for real nature without leaving the city.
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1
hikers
6.47km
01:47
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
4
hikers
7.56km
02:02
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 640 m
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