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Edmontonians are being asked to continue to use “extreme caution” due to high water levels on the North Saskatchewan River and its tributaries.
The City says the river, including shorelines and trails directly near the river, may be unsafe due to continuous rain.
In Edmonton, the North Saskatchewan River was 6.2 metres high at 11:25 a.m., according to the province.
Once river levels dip below six metres, the city will send crews to review damage and decide if it’s safe to reopen the trails.
The following low-lying trails were closed:
- the Emily Murphy to Kinsmen River Trail;
- the River loop trail near Fort Edmonton Park;
- the Highlands trail; and
- the Gold Bar River Trail to Capilano Park.
As of 4 pm yesterday, the river level was at 5.2 metres. Low-lying trails close at six metres, the City explained.
Other low-lying trails may be closed on short notice, so the City recommends checking the City of Edmonton’s trail closures map before exploring the river valley.
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