Length: ~4.2 km round trip, 1 hour
Trail condition: Mixture of dirt single track and wide gravel trails, small and medium hills
Difficulty: Moderate
Bikes: Allowed
Dogs: Allowed off-leash.
Parking: See maps and instructions.
![](https://rivervalley.ab.ca/wp-content/smush-webp/2020/11/DSC_0083-1024x683.jpg.webp)
The perimeter loop has stunning views of the river majority of the loop
DIRECTIONS:
PARKING:
ROUTE:
1. From the parking lot, head north towards the river along a dirt trail.
2. Turn west when the trail comes to a bench and follow the dirt path up a small hill, following the dirt trail into the trees.
3. Follow the narrow path that is closest to the river. Watch your footing for tree roots along the trail.
![](https://rivervalley.ab.ca/wp-content/smush-webp/2020/11/DSC_0074-1024x683.jpg.webp)
Views of the Terwilleger Footbridge looking back on the trail
4. The loop continues to a double-wide gravel path that brings you back to the parking lot.