Scenic Views · Fishing · Alberta
Wolf Willow Ravine
A west Edmonton river valley ravine with paved and dirt trails, a long staircase and a footbridge to a sandy river beach, linking toward Fort Edmonton Park. Limited parking.
What visitors say
Wolf Willow Ravine drops from the Wolf Willow neighbourhood into Edmonton's river valley along the North Saskatchewan River. Reviewers enjoy the open skies, river views and glimpses of the city, and many count it among their favourite walks in Edmonton.
The trail network suits walkers, runners and cyclists, with a mix of paved paths and off-road singletrack. The Wolf Willow stairs are a well-known workout. Crossing the footbridge and returning makes a loop of about 8 km on the longest route, reaching toward Fort Edmonton Park.
In summer, a sandy beach and shallow water along the river become a family and dog favourite, with shade nearby and room to dig and paddle. The North Saskatchewan is open to angling under Alberta regulations with a provincial licence; Alberta advises limiting how often you eat fish from this river.
Parking is tight, and the stairs and some steep sections make parts of the ravine hard for strollers and wheelchairs. River levels and currents change, so watch children closely at the beach.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 247 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.