Great single tracks in Jasper

Old fort Point

Trail #3 – Majorie Lake loop…………………. 9 km

Easy to Intermediate

– Start at Cabin Creek off Bonhomme Street at west end, trail starts with a steady climb pretty well all the way to Minnow and Majorie Lake, there will be trail signs for the intersections. The intersection close to Majorie Lake is the return part for this description. Very nice down hill single track with some roots and tiny drops. Several options here for different trails on return. This particular one meets up with the train tracks, (be aware it is an active railway). Using the service road to return to town.

Trail #8 – Mina-Riley Lake Loop …………………  9 km

Intermediate to Advanced

– Start at the parking lot opposite the Aquatic Center.   The trail climbs fairly steeply to the left until it intersects Cabin Lake fire road.  Cross the road and continue past a large pond to Mina Lake. 3.5km from the lake a marked spur trail leads down a very steep hill to Riley Lake.  Turn around at the intersection with #6 (where bikes are not allowed).  Return via the main trail turning left onto the fire road at km 7.  A  right turn onto the paved Pyramid Lake Road will lead you back down to town.

Fortress Lake Trail ……………….. 25 km

Bridge is out (update 2021) – Start at Sunwapta falls and follow an old fire road.  Travel is excellent as far as the Athabasca Crossing suspension bridge, 16 km along, though views are limited.   Biking beyond the suspension bridge is not recommended but you can hike the remaining 9 km to Fortress Lake.  Fording the Chaba River to get to the lake is best in the spring and fall when water levels are low.  Camping is available at designated campsites along this trail.

Summit Lakes Trail …………….. 5 km
Jacques Lake ……………………. 13 km

– The trail starts at the south end of Medicine Lake, at the Beaver Lake picnic area and follows a lushly vegetated valley 5 km to the first Summit Lake.  To Beaver Lake there is virtually no elevation gain so the trail is suitable for family groups.   Beyond Summit Lakes to Jacques Lake the trail can be very muddy if there’s been a lot of rain.  Hardy bikers can take the South Boundary Trail to the Rocky Pass exit.

#3 Saturday Night Loop ………….. 27.4 km

Advanced

– The trailhead is the west end of the town just before The Cabin Creek West subdivision.  Take the left trail leading from the parking lot.  The trail starts off uphill and follows a low ridge with occasional views of the Miette and Athabasca Valleys.  Past Caledonia Lake the grade is gentle as it winds through a dense forest.  The trail gets steeper as it heads up to High Lakes.  From here to Saturday Night Lake are some swampy sections, but beyond that to Cabin Lake is easy traveling through open forest.  From Cabin Lake, continue along the fire road to the junction with Pyramid Lake Road and turn right to return to Jasper.  This trail can also be done in reverse.

Trail # 1, 7, 14, 9 Old Fort Point

to Valley of the Five Lakes ….. 11.2 km
to Wabasso Lake ……………… 19.3 km

Intermediate

– This combination of trails follows rolling terrain from Old Fort Point trailhead to the first lake in the Valley of the Five Lakes.  There are some rocky and root bound sections.  There are two junctions in the trail at either end of the first lake.  Go left for scenic views of the lakes, or right to bypass the lakes.  All trails join together at the Wabasso Lake trail junction, before the sloughs.  Cross the boardwalk to continue on to the Icefields Parkway (Highway #93).  To continue to Wabasso Lake on the trail #9; follow the trail to the left of the sloughs.  The trail becomes root bound and rocky near Wabasso Lake.  Return to Jasper via the Icefield Parkway.

Old Fort Point is a prominent bedrock hill. This trail is steep in places but provides an excellent view of Jasper. Horses and bikes are not permitted on some sections of this trail. Watch for bighorn sheep!

Trail 9c Advance Biking

SNAKE INDIAN FALLS ……………… 48 KM
– Drive along the restricted Celestine Lake Road to the Celestine Lake parking lot and the beginning of the North Boundary Trail. A well graded gravel road leads 22 km to Snake Indian Falls. One km beyond the falls, the road becomes a well-traveled trail to the Willow Creek area and the Rock Lake exit.

Trail # 15 Palisades Lookout ……………………… 10.8 km

Trail # 15 Pyramid Mountain Fire Road …….. 11 km

Advanced

– Start at the very end of Pyramid Lake Road.  This is a grueling ride for the hardier mountain biker.  To go to the Palisade Lookout, take the junction to the right.  The left junction leads to the base of Pyramid Mountain.  Bring water.

Geraldine Fire Road ……………. 5.5 km
Geraldine Lookout ………………. 8 km

– Start just off Highway 93A on the road to Geraldine Lakes trailhead.  This rough road is open  to cars.  Those looking for a longer day trip can continue past the gate 2.5 km farther along the old fire road to the Geraldine Lookout and get good views of the lower Whirlpool and Athabasca Valleys.  Or you can continue by foot along the marked trail to the first Geraldine Lake.

Fryatt Trail ………………………. 10 km

– Start 2 km up the Geraldine Fire Road at the parking lot for the Fryatt Valley.   The trail passes through a moderately dense forest with very little elevation gain for the first 8 km.  Some small creek crossings must be negotiated.  From the lower Fryatt campsite you can continue another 10 km to the upper Fryatt Valley on foot.