#EDMBikeParkBuild 6.0 — Flow Trails Coming to Life

When people imagine a bike park, they picture berms, rollers, and that feeling of flow — and right now, that’s exactly what’s being shaped on the ground at Edmonton’s Bike Park.

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From Flagging Tape to Dirt Ribbons

Not long ago, the hillside was crisscrossed with flagging tape and rough lines scratched into the forest floor. Today, those ribbons are becoming real trails. Volunteers and builders are cutting the connectors, shaping berms, and stacking retaining walls that will hold the trail for years to come.

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Three New Trails + One Old Friend

This fall, three brand-new trails will weave through the park, each designed to match progression and skill development. On top of that, Won’t Die — a favorite of many — is being reimagined into a sanctioned green trail, making it more accessible while still keeping its character.

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How a Flow Trail is Built

A lot goes into making something feel “effortless”:

• Planning & Layout — lines are walked, flagged, and adjusted for slope, drainage, and rider experience.

• Shaping & Berms — machines and hand tools move dirt into sculpted turns and rollers.

• Reinforcement — crib walls, rock work, and drainage keep the trail sustainable.

• Compaction — crews pack everything down to make it ride-ready.

It’s a balance of art and engineering, with volunteers and contractors working side-by-side to get every corner right.

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What It Means for Riders

When these flow trails open, they’ll provide:

• Progression: trails that get more challenging as difficulty increases.

• Connection: linking the jump park, pump track, and skills park together.

• Accessibility: an inviting way for new riders to experience Edmonton’s first downtown bike park.

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Where We’re Headed Next

The berms you see now are just the start. In the coming weeks:

• More sections of flow trail will be cut in.

• Won’t Die will continue its transformation.

• Crews will start prepping the pump track and skills park for spring.

By the time planting and finishing touches arrive in 2026, the flow trails will already feel like they’ve been here forever.

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