Red Deer Trans Canada Trail

Trans Canada Trail (Alberta)

Red Deer Trans Canada Trail

A collection of 4 cycling routes.

Overview

About this collection

Cruise the Red Deer stretch of the Trans Canada Trail on a smooth, mostly car‑free ride. This collection sticks largely to dedicated cycleways and shared paths, with only brief hops on roads and through pedestrian areas. The surface is almost entirely paved (asphalt and concrete), with virtually no gravel—easy rolling for city bikes, hybrids, and road bikes alike.

Expect gentle ups and downs with a few short rises, but nothing punchy. It’s a relaxed pick for everyday spins, family outings, or as a connector when you’re piecing together a longer day on the TCT. You’ll share some sections with people on foot, so keep it courteous and ring a bell when passing. On the short road bits, watch for traffic and intersections.

Ride it out-and-back or link it with nearby paths to extend your loop. Pack water, layer for the weather, and add lights if you’re riding early or late. If you want a smooth, low‑stress cruise that still feels like a proper trail ride, this Red Deer TCT collection delivers.

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Routes
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Duration
16.5 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
73 m
Ascent
45 m
Descent

Red Deer Trans Canada Trail

Routes in this collection

All 4 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Bower Woods Trail — Red Deer Trans Canada Trail (Red Deer to Red Deer)
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Bower Woods Trail — Red Deer Trans Canada Trail (Red Deer to Red Deer)

Cycling route in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

An easy ~4 km spin on Red Deer’s Trans Canada Trail via Bower Woods. Starts in Red Deer and ends in Red Deer, mostly on paved cycleway with a short path and a brief road section. Minimal climbing and smooth surfaces keep it mellow and low-stress. Perfect for a quick stretch or linking into longer c…
4 km
Distance
3 m
Ascent
12 m
Descent
Devonian Trail, Red Deer – Trans Canada Trail
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Devonian Trail, Red Deer – Trans Canada Trail

Cycling route in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Roll a quick 3.1 km on Red Deer’s Devonian Trail, a paved, mostly separated path that’s part of the Trans Canada Trail. It’s an easy, slightly downhill city segment with almost all smooth asphalt—great for a relaxed spin or family ride. Point-to-point within Red Deer on dedicated cycleway with low …
3.1 km
Distance
7 m
Ascent
26 m
Descent
Mackenzie Ponds Trail – Red Deer Trans Canada Trail (Red Deer)
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Mackenzie Ponds Trail – Red Deer Trans Canada Trail (Red Deer)

Cycling route in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

A chill 3.4 km spin on the Red Deer Trans Canada Trail, passing the Mackenzie Ponds and leafy green spaces. Starting and finishing in Red Deer, it’s mostly paved paths and cycleways with a gentle ~30 m climb and minimal traffic. Great for an easy pedal, a family outing, or a quick cross-town link w…
3.4 km
Distance
31 m
Ascent
3 m
Descent
Taylor Drive Trail (TCT)
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Taylor Drive Trail (TCT)

Cycling route in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

A straightforward 6 km ride across Red Deer along the Taylor Drive corridor. It’s mostly paved and on dedicated cycleway (about 80%), with smooth asphalt and concrete and a couple short busy-road and pedestrian-area bits. Gentle overall climb (~32 m). Great for a quick spin or an easy city commute,…
6.1 km
Distance
32 m
Ascent
3 m
Descent