Length: ~ 4 km round trip, 1 hour
Trail conditions: Moderately flat with some steep inclines, paved path and dirt path (snow-covered in winter)
Difficulty: Easy
Bikes: Allowed
Dogs: Allowed on-leash
Parking: Street parking at Sheriff Robertson Playground
Public art at Kinnaird Ravine was installed to remove graffiti from the area.
Kinnaird Ravine has one of the largest public art displays in Edmonton and is part of a river valley trail! A burst of colourful art is a bonus to the beauty of the trails, so our team investigated how you can visit this outdoor art gallery in combination with a trail trek. The art was contributed by community members, with people coming together from organizations and schools to paint the murals.
This relatively short and quiet trail is a great place to get introspective in the heart of the city while appreciating some local art! If you want to extend your walk, the turnaround point is the riverside trail in Dawson Park, which continues to Capilano Bridge and beyond.
If you’re more of an armchair traveller, here’s a virtual tour of the Kinnaird murals:
DIRECTIONS:
PARKING
On the street alongside Sheriff Robertson Playground, you will find parking. If a Commonwealth Stadium event is in progress, parking is restricted in this area.
ROUTE
1. After parking, walk through the playground. You’ll notice a trailhead indicating dogs must be on leashes and a garbage can. Head down this trail.
2. The trail will fork, with one path leading down into the ravine and the other bearing right. Take the right path.
Kinnaird Ravine
3. You’ll know you’re in the right place because you’ll notice the art murals after walking a few metres!
4. Sections of murals are spread out over the first km of the trail. Enjoy this display of community art mixed with the beauty of the trees and trails.
Stairs can take you further into the ravine or out into the neighbourhood.
5. Following the murals, the trail continues along the high section of the ravine, with Rat Creek below.
You’ll reconnect with the Dawson Park area with (sometimes foggy) views of the city skyline.
6. After 2 km, the trail steeply descends to join the main trail from Dawson Park to Capilano Bridge. You can continue on your adventure or turn around back up the hill to return the way you came.
