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Mountain Biking Guide RIDE A MOUNTAIN PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE JASPER NATIONAL PARK CRUISY, CROSS-COUNTRY FUN... MOUNTAIN Jasper has what might be the best trail BIKING GUIDE system in Canada’s national parks. Ask any cyclist why they come back to Jasper, and you’ll likely hear that it’s because the park’s Photo: N. Gaboury N. Photo: well-connected, well-maintained trails are Gaboury N. Photo: Langley D. Photo: the perfect way to actually experience nature While most of the trails described are fun, flowing, valley bottom trails, Jasper does have some Remember, you are responsible for while at the same time avoiding crowds. your own safety. great climbing for riders looking for physical challenges and eye-popping alpine scenery. • Always wear a helmet and safety gear. Know your equipment. • Get advice at a Parks Canada Information Centre, including 16a 7 trail conditions, descriptions and weather. This guide provides a snapshot of Jasper’s P Palisades Lookout 100 (MAP A and D) Distance: 11 km one way Elevation gain: 840 m P 12 Signal Mountain • Pack adequate water, food, gear, maps, first aid. Carry bear cross-country, cruisy mountain biking (MAP A ) Distance: 9.1 km one way Elevation gain: 925 m spray and know how to use it. Hardy riders who persevere up the long, steep climb are • Tell someone where you are going and when you are trails. Whether you have an hour, or the day, rewarded with panoramic views of the Athabasca River Valley Single speed bikers, beware! This sustained uphill requires expected back. 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. there is something for everyone. 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 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 and D) Distance: 11.7 km one way Elevation gain: 770 m bears on the speedy downhill.and Edmonton 1. Ride designated trails. Mountain biking is allowed only on WILLMORE WILDERNESS PARK For those that want an added challenge, stay left at the Please note: Bikes are not allowed on the Skyline Trail. 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 allowed to ride it. Desolation Pyramid Mountain. If you’reRock preparedROCK LAK andE have energy to Pass Lake ATHABASCA RIVERHINTON 2. Respect trail closures. Trails can be temporarily or SOLOMON CREEK spare,Rock go for a scramble up the rugged slope. Creek permanently closed for ecological or safety reasons. Glacier Hardscrabble Photo: N. Gaboury N. Photo: WILDLAND PARK Pass Pass Blue 3. Ride within your limits. Inattention for even a moment could put yourself and others at risk. Smoky Caribou 40 4. Yield appropriately. Let your fellow trail users know you’re EASY ROUTES INTERMEDIATE ROUTES ResthavenDIFFICULT ROUTESLakes Topaz WILDERNESS RIDES65 Brûlé Icefield Creek coming. Make each pass a safe and courteous one. Cyclists Lake Indian Lake Twintree traveling downhill should yield to ones headed uphill. Lake Moosehorn Creek Chown 5. Respect horses, they are easily startled. When passing, Glacier 63 16 Snake Indian Falls use extra care and follow directions from the horse riders (ask if Snake Indian S uncertain). Pass n Snake 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 River ia 150 Celestine riding options. This also means staying on existing trails and n 41 F Roche Moose NATIONAL a River Lake Miette not creating new ones. Be sure to pack out at least as much as Pass lls 40 Syncline Ridge you pack in. Leave natural and cultural objects undisturbed for Miette Hot 734 ALBERTA Springs BRITISH COLUMBIA PARK others to discover. Photo: Dwight Bourdin Photo: Catto B. Photo: Covey B. Photo: Mural Bradley M. Photo: Vassallo V. Photo: Jasper Utopia River Glacier Lake Swiftcurrent Greenock Glacier Talbot Hargreaves Lake Cadomin Trail Signs Glacier Reef Snaring Berg Icefield Rocky Fiddle Official trails around the town of Jasper are marked with River Cinquefoil Pass Lake Moose Esplanade Emperor Falls Robson Glacier WHITEHORSE yellow diamonds. This extensive trail system is maintained Whitehorn Morro Robson WILDERNESS by park staff. Colin Kinney Lake Resplendent AREA Wildland trails are marked differently. You are C o l in welcome to use these trails, but they are not River R an maintained or shown on park maps. If a trail is not Bonhomme ge Jacques Prince George, Miette Lake 3 Pyramid Prince Rupert and Overlander signed, you’re not allowed to ride it. Bridgland 16 Falls Victoria Cross Ranges Fort St. James River Pyramid Lake Maligne River To decrease erosion, give wildlife the space they Moose Lake River JASPER need and avoid becoming lost, please return to Medicine Lake Medicine Lake Photo: N. Gaboury N. Photo: Medicine Photo: N. Gaboury N. Photo: Bradley M. Photo: Covey B. Photo: Rearguard the signed trail system. 734 Falls Share the trails Tête Jaune Yellowhead 16 Miette River Signal Fra Pass Tent Partageons les sentiers Cache ser River Tekarra 5 Yellowhead Five Whistlers A Lakes River 16 Lake TH Trail Maintenance 3 P2 (MAP A) 10 8 Fitzwilliam Creek A 12 Wapiti Trail (MAP A and B) Caledonia Lake P Overlander B 93A Fraser River Roche A Trail maintenance crews clear the trails each Distance: 4.2 km Elevation gain/loss: 97 m Noire Marmot SC (MAP D) Distance: 15 km one way A spring but wind storms can fell trees all summer Distance: 4.7 km one way Elevation gain: minimal Maligne Lake reviR This relatively flat community-to-campground connector Thinned forest (for wildfire protection) surrounds rocky Elevation gain: 420 m Elevation loss: 400 m Meadow long. If your ride involved more bike carrying than riding, please Valemount Creek Leah single track on this short but rewarding ride. Gradual 93 Maligne report problems to the Information Centre. If you want to help is a great place to spot wildlife along the Miette and Trail 10 from 6th Bridge to Mile 12 bridge on Hwy 16 Samson elevation gains bring you up towards shimmering Caledonia Portal Hardisty Lake out, inquire about getting involved with trail volunteers. Astoria Southesk Athabasca rivers. Offering the best of Jasper’s trail system in one epic ride, the Amethyst Horseshoe Maligne Lake Lake. Rooty, soggy sections temper what for the most part 93A Lakes Edith Lake Maligne Overlander blends forested single track, rocky and ragged side- Southesk River R River a Cavell Athabasca Falls is fast, flowing and irresistibly fun. Make noise around m p r hills, scorching descents and trough-like climbs.Kinbasket LongLake views a r Edith e 13 t (MAP A) bends; popular with bears and locals with their dogs. s Cavell v Kerkeslin Creek Bighorn over swirling waterways are best enjoyed while stationary; i Unwin Paul 115 R River Charlton Monkhead technical sections command attention. Historic cabins make 55 l Distance: 4.3 km one way Elevation gain: 33 m o Warren o Isaac 7 P1 (MAP A) an ideal snack stop. Use caution! This is grizzly country! Brazeau Named for the sheep attracted to the area, this is an easy Back of 7 56 lp ir y Mary Vaux h e RIVER Distance: 8.1 km one way Elevation gain: 133 m l Endless Chain route to Annette and Edith lakes. Formerly the graveyard l W 34 a Elevation loss: 135 m Whirlpool River V trail, not for its danger quotient but because it passes the 3 122 P 2 Saturday Night Lake Loop t Ice Fryatt t fie l Fraser G. Photo: Trail 7 from Old Fort Point to Trial 7g, across the Maligne Lake Road 35 ds local cemetery, Bighorn Alley is smooth, wide and family a Christie Sunwapta P Sunwaptaa th 58 y Falls rk (MAP C) Distance: 24 km Elevation gain: 780 m r w at 5 bridge turn-off Brussels d a F 36 y friendly. Watch for traffic when crossing the highway and n Far from busy but popular with hikers, campers—and e 49 Poboktan Creek Variable terrain—including broad, gravelly sections; C Brazeau horse groups near Lake Annette. o nt B Lake Brazeau mosquitoes—this loop is technical, labour-intensive but in SAFETY sandy switchbacks; and wide open, banked corners— e 93 n g ta 59 i extremely rewarding. Steep switchbacks and tire-sucking l ALBERTA 126 River D BRITISH COLUMBIA B means this ride never gets boring. Escape the heat in the ivi 7 1 de Jonas Creek Emergency P Athabasca River (MAP A) cool aspen forests, feel the burn while ascending behind mud above Minnow Lake are your penance; the descent 50 the golf course. Rutted in patches, watch for loose rocks home is your payoff. Classic Jasper single track. For a Call 911 or, if using a satellite phone, call the park dispatch Distance: 3.0 km one way Elevation gain: minimal BACKCOUNTRY RIDES MAP E 60 shorter adventure, bike to Minnow or Saturday Night Lake. River Sunwapta office (780-852-3100). Cell phone reception is unreliable. on descents. Bear country; make noise. A Trail 7 from Old Fort Point to Jasper Park Lodge Fortress Lake thabasca Hooker Icefield HAMBER 61 Sandy, soft and popular with young bikers for the bumps Athabasca PROVINCIAL Mushroom Keep wildlife wild, and yourself safer Pass Tangle WHITE GOAT 15 P3 (MAP A) 1 9 P1 abahC Pyramid Trail Valley of the Five Lakes Loop Woolley Nigel and jumps that break up an otherwise flat, meandering Pass Cyclists are susceptible to sudden wildlife encounters.
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