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suggested Itineraries Quick tip: Ride your bike before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. to avoid traffic congestion. ark Jasper National P Short rides Half Day Pyramid (MAP A) - Take the beautiful ride The Falls Loop (MAP A) - Head south on the road Biking to with stunning views of Pyramid famous Icefields Parkway. Take a right onto the Mountain at the top. Distance: 14 km return. 93A and head for . Loop back north Guide Elevation gain: 100 m. onto Highway 93 and enjoy the views back home. Distance: 63 km return. Elevation gain: 210 m. Whistlers Road (MAP A) - Work up a sweat with a short but swift 8 km climb up to the base Marmot ROAD (MAP A) - Head south on the of the Jasper Skytram. Go for a ride up the tram famous Icefields Parkway, take a right onto 93A and or just turn back and go for a quick rip down to head uphill until you reach the Marmot Road. Take a town. Distance: 16.5 km return. right up this road to the base of the ski hill then turn Elevation gain: 210 m. back and enjoy the cruise home. Distance: 38 km. Elevation gain: 603 m.

Full day Maligne Road (MAP A) - From town, head east on Highway 16 for the Moberly Bridge, then follow the signs for Road. Gear down and get ready to roll 32 km to spectacular Maligne Lake. Once at the top, take in the view and prepare to turn back and rip home. Distance: 96 km return. Elevation gain: 670 m. Icefields Parkway to Icefield Centre (MAPS A AND B) From the Jasper townsite, follow the famous Icefields Parkway for 103 km to the Icefield Centre. Try stretching your legs at the toe of the glacier before heading back. Distance: 206 km return. Elevation gain: 903 m.

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h t A Mount Charlton Here are a few tips for you: Sunwapta Falls Resort Sunwapta Falls Spindly Creek 1. Do your homework: Review a map of your chosen route and check the weather conditions before hitting the pavement. 2. Be safe: Always wear a helmet and safety gear (reflectors), and bring a first aid kit. Keep an eye out JASPER for wildlife!

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Mount Beauty Creek Hostel Beauty Creek Mushroom Peak

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Snow Dome Icefield Centre RV r Icefield Centre ve Sunwapta Lake Ri eau raz Toe of the Glacier B Icefield 2200m Columbia 6.5 Athabasca Wilcox Icefield Glacier Safety Mount Andromeda Emergency Columbia Call 911 or, if using a satellite phone, call the park dispatch Icefield office (780-852-3100).Cell phone reception is unreliable.

Parker Ridge Keep wildlife wild, and yourself safer Cyclists are susceptible to sudden wildlife encounters Saskatchewan even on roads. Travel in groups, slow down and make Glacier noise. Avoid road use at dawn, dusk and at night. Be aware of bear habitat. Bridal Veil Falls Big Bend More information Jasper Townsite Information Centre: 780-852-6176 • 500 Connaught Drive Website: www.pc.gc.ca/jasper ROAD Conditions: BANFF Visit www.alberta511.ca or call 511. Weather: www.weather.gc.ca NATIONAL Tourism Jasper: 780-852-6236; www.jasper.travel Maps and Guide Books: Friends of Jasper National Park 500 Connaught Drive • 780-852-4767 or PARK www.friendsofjasper.com

FINISHED WITH this brochure? N W Please return for re-use to a park facility or share it 0 1 km 3 km 5 km 10 km with others. Alberta E CONTOUR INTERVAL : 200 METRES How was your trip? S Please send your comments to [email protected].

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