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Hawrelak Footbridge – Walterdale Bridge loop from Queen Alexandra

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Hawrelak Footbridge – Walterdale Bridge loop from Queen Alexandra

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Hawrelak Footbridge – Walterdale Bridge loop from Queen Alexandra

03:55

14.9km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.02 km

Wooden Staircase to the Trail

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Here you go to or from the trail. Also good for training.

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3.48 km

View of Hawrelak Footbridge

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Nice place that invites you to linger.

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4.18 km

Hawrelak Footbridge

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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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5.81 km

Trail Closed Due to Slumping

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Possible landslides on this section - enter at your own risk. Mostly still very muddy but doable in spring/summer. Watch where you step.

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6.02 km

River Valley Trail Access – North Bank (Edmonton)

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Good access to the river valley trails. Fairly steep in sections, so it's a good workout for your lungs on the way up or your knees on the way down!

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8.48 km

The beautiful North Saskatchewan River begins at the Saskatchewan Glacier in the Rockies and flows east through Edmonton and across central Alberta and Saskatchewan. It’s a popular location for paddling …

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8.86 km

Government House Park

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Government House Park sits on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, offering a peaceful escape within Edmonton’s river valley. Known for its wide paved paths and river views, the …

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12.3 km

Walterdale Bridge

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Beautiful bridge with all sorts of bike trails over, under and around it.

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13.4 km

E.L. Hill Park

Forest

14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

2.55 km

735 m

143 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

5.27 km

1.67 km

1.35 km

1.05 km

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

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Saturday 30 May

23°C

11°C

27 %

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Hawrelak Footbridge – Walterdale Bridge loop from Queen Alexandra

Wooden Staircase to the Trail

View of Hawrelak Footbridge

Hawrelak Footbridge

Trail Closed Due to Slumping

River Valley Trail Access – North Bank (Edmonton)

North Saskatchewan River

Government House Park

Walterdale Bridge

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