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Jasper National Park Mountain Biking Guide 2013 RIDE A MOUNTAIN PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE JASPER NATIONAL PARK Cruisy, cross-country fun... Mountain Biking Guide In most places, ‘Mountain Biking’ either means one of two things; finding some dirt next to the sidewalk to ride on, or expert level downhill riding. However, if you bike in Jasper, you get that rare third option; cruisy, Photo: N. Gaboury N. Photo: cross-country fun. Gaboury N. Photo: Darren Langley Photo: While most of the trails described are fun, flowing, valley bottom trails, Jasper does have some Remember, you are responsible for your own safety. - Photo: N. Gaboury N. - Photo: Jasper has what might be the best trail great climbing for riders looking for physical challenges and eye-popping alpine scenery. • Always wear a helmet and safety gear. Know your equipment. system in the world. Ask any cyclist why they • Get advice at a Parks Canada Information Centre, including 16a trail conditions, descriptions and weather. P 7 Palisades Lookout Overlander Trail come back to Jasper, and you’ll likely hear 100 12 (MAP A & D) Distance: 11 km one way Elevation gain: 840 m P Signal Mountain • Pack adequate water, food, gear, maps, first aid. Carry bear (MAP A ) Distance: 9.1 km one way Elevation gain: 925 m spray and know how to use it. that it’s because the park’s well-connected, Hardy riders who persevere up the long, steep climb are • Tell someone where you are going and when you are rewarded with panoramic views of the Athabasca River Valley Single speed bikers, beware! This sustained uphill requires expected back. well-maintained trails are the perfect way to and a white-knuckled descent. Bring extra water and use strength, stamina and a sense of give and take. What you • Do not travel alone. caution along the cliff edge. actually experience nature while at the same give: a week’s worth of sweat. What you take away: alpine Rules of the Trail views of the valleys and peaks surrounding the Jasper Most trails in Jasper are multi-use. Please share them with other time avoiding crowds. 16 P7 Grande Cactownsite,he plus a hero’s descent. Watch for backpackers and users, and follow these rules developed by the International Pyramid Mountain and Grande Prairie Edson Mountain Bike Association. (MAP A & D) Distance: 11.7 km one way Elevation gain: 770 m bears on the speedyR downhill.and VE Edmonton 1. Ride designated trails. Mountain biking is allowed only on RI WILLMORE WILDERNESS PARK For those that want an added challenge, stay left at the A trails designated for cycling. If a trail is not signed, you’re not Palisades junction and travel another 4 km to the base of 40 Please note:SC Bikes are not allowed on the Skyline Trail. allowed to ride it. Desolation Pyramid Mountain. If you’reRock preparedROCK LAK andE have energy to Pass Lake ATHABA HINTON 2. Respect trail closures. Trails can be temporarily or SOLOMON CREEK spare,R go for a scramblek up the rugged slope. oc Cree permanently closed for ecological or safety reasons. Glacier k Hardscrabble Photo: N. Gaboury N. Photo: WILDLAND PARK Pass 3. Ride within your limits. Inattention for even a moment could Pass Blu e put yourself and others at risk. Smo Caribou 40 4. Yield appropriately. Let your fellow trail users know you’re ROUTES ROUTES DIFFICULTk ROUTESLake s WILDERNESS RIDES EASY INTERMEDIATE Resthaven y Topaz n 65 dia Brûl é Icefield Lake Cr In coming. Make each pass a safe and courteous one. Cyclists eek Lake Twintree traveling downhill should yield to ones headed uphill. L ake Moos Chown eho 5. Respect horses, they are easily startled. When passing, Glacier 63 rn 16 Snake Indian Falls Cr use extra care and follow directions from the horse riders (ask if ee Snake Indian e S k uncertain). Pass nak n S a k e 62 Roche Ronde 6. Leave no trace. Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable Roche In à to damage than dry ones. When the trail is soft, consider other JASPER d Bosche R i 150 Celesti ne iv a riding options. This also means staying on existing trails and e n 41 r F Roche Moose a Lake Miette not creating new ones. Be sure to pack out at least as much as NATIONAL l Riv Pass ls er 40 Syn Miette Ho t you pack in. Leave natural and cultural objects undisturbed for cl 734 A in Springs BRITI L PARK e others to discover. B Ri E dg Photo: Dwight Bourdin Photo: Catto B. Photo: Covey B. Photo: Bradley M. Photo: RT Vassallo V. Photo: Jasper e Mural A R SH Lake Utopia iv Glacier COLUM er Swiftcu rrent Greenock Glacier Talbot Hargreaves g Trail Signs rin Lake Cadomin BI na Glacier Reef A S Berg Fiddle Icefield Cinquefoil Ro Official trails around the town of Jasper are marked with Lake R Esplanade ck Pass Robson Moos iv y Emp eror F alls er Glacie r WHITEHORSE yellow diamonds. This extensive trail system is maintained by park Whitehorn e Morro Robson WILDERNESS staff. Colin Kinney Lak e Resplendent AREA Wildland trails are marked differently. You are C o l in welcome to use these trails, but they are not Riv R e an r maintained or shown on park maps. If a trail is not Bonhomme ge Jac ques Prince George, Mi Lake 3 Pyramid signed, you’re not allowed to ride it. Prince Rupert and Overlander e 16 tt Bridgland Falls e Victoria Cross Ranges Fort St. James R iv e Pyramid r Lake M To decrease erosion, give wildlife the space they aligne R Moos iver R JASPER e iv need and avoid becoming lost, please return to L er M ak e Medicine Lake e Gaboury N. Photo: di Medi Photo: N. Gaboury N. Photo: Bradley M. Photo: Covey B. Photo: cine 734 Rea rguard cine the signed trail system. head L Tête Jaune Falls Yellow Miette Signal ak Share the trails 16 River e s Fr Pas Partageons les sentiers Cache a Tekarra Ten se r t Riv k Fiv e 5 er Yellowh ead ee R Whistlers AT L ake s iv Trail Maintenance 16 Lake H e Cr r 12 3 P2 10 8 Fitzwilliam A Wapiti Trail Caledonia Lake P Overlander B 93A Fr Roche A Trail maintenance crews clear the trails each a S Distance: 4.7 km one way Elevation gain: minimal Distance: 4.2 km Elevation gain/loss: 97 m Distancese : 15 km one way Noire w Marmot C (MAP A & B) (MAP A) (MAP D) r R A iv do spring but wind storms can fell trees all summer er Maligne Lake ea r e Thinned forest (for wildfire protection) surrounds rocky Elevation gain: 420 m Elevation loss: 400 m M k v This relatively flat community-to-campground connector i long. If your ride involved more bike carrying than riding, please ee Valemount Cr R single track on this short but rewarding ride. Gradual l Leah a is a great place to spot wildlife along the Miette and Trail 10 from 6th Bridge to Mile 12 bridge on Hwy 16 a 93 Maligne report problems to the Information Centre. If you want to help ort P Hardisty L ake Samson elevation gains bring you up towards shimmering Caledonia stori out, rinquire about getting involved with trail volunteers. Athabasca Rivers. A South esk e Offering the best of Jasper’s trail system in one epic ride, the iv Amethyst Hors esho e Maligne Lak e k R Lake. Rooty, soggy sections temper what for the most part 93A s r e e Lakes Lake M Overlander blends forested single track, rocky and ragged side- Edith iv a R South R is fast, flowing and irresistibly fun. Make noise around a Cavell Athabasca Fall s li m gn hills, scorching descents and trough-like climbs. Long views p r a e 13 Ki Edith e r Bighorn bends; popular with bears and locals with their dogs. t eek nba s Cavell v Kerkeslin Cr over swirling waterways are best enjoyed while stationary; i Unwin Paul s 115 R R Charlton ke iv Monkhead (MAP A) Distance: 4.3 km one way Elevation gain: 33 m technical sections command attention. Historic cabins make 55 e t l r c o Warren aa 7 P1 o s Lak I Named for the sheep attracted to the area, this is an easy Back of 7 an ideal snack stop. Use caution! This is Grizzly country! Brazeau 56 lp e ir y Mary Vaux (MAP A) Distance: 8.1 km one way Elevation gain: 133 m h e R route to Annette and Edith Lakes. Formerly the graveyard l Endless Chain l I River W 34 V a E trail, not for its danger quotient but because it passes the Elevation loss: 135 m Whirlpool R 3 V P2 122 Saturday Night Lake Loop t Ice Fryatt t fie l Fraser G. Photo: Gaboury N. Photo: local cemetery, Bighorn Alley is smooth, wide and family Trail 7 from Old Fort Point to Trial 7g, across the Maligne Lake Road 35 ds a Christie Sunwapta P (MAP C) Distance: 24 km Elevation gain: 780 m Su a th 58 y Falls n rk r w w friendly. Watch for traffic when crossing the highway and at 5 bridge turn-off d 36 Brussels a a F pt y u Far from busy but popular with hikers, campers—and n a e 49 P horse groups near Lake Annette.
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