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Bethany Lake – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Epson

Bethany Lake – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Epson

Hard

4.7

(1185)

10,841

riders

Bethany Lake – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Epson

02:00

31.3km

560m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 km

Bethany Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bethany Lake is a small lake fed by Rock Creek within Bethany Lake Park. This is a good spot to view waterfowl along the paved Rock Creek Trail.

Tip by

5.94 km

Kaiser Woods Natural Area

Nature Reserve

15.4 km

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 11.2 mile gravel/dirt road is perfect if you're looking for some off-road riding.

Tip by

18.3 km

Wildwood Trail

Highlight • Trail

This junction connects Wildwood Trail and Leif Erickson Drive. Both are very popular thoroughfares in the park that connect with various trails offering several options to explore the area.

Tip by

20.1 km

In case you are wondering if this singletrack is open to bicycles: yes, it is! Firelane 5 Road is the only singletrack in Forest Park where you are allowed to ride your mountain bike. So, what are you waiting for?

Tip by

31.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

6.19 km

3.78 km

3.34 km

2.79 km

Surfaces

17.2 km

9.46 km

4.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 3 September

17°C

11°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Bethany Lake – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Epson

Bethany Lake

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

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Firelane 5 Road

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