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18.3 miles
Distance
1,311 ft
Climb
-1,310 ft
Descent
3,712 ft
High Point
3,346 ft
Altitude min
3,360 ft
Altitude start
3,360 ft
Altitude end
-45.4%
Grade max
43.6%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat
Start at Parking Lot 8 - Maligne Canyon 6th Bridge
The Overlander starts out with flowy single track through the forest and crosses several drainages and interesting rock features before hitting a meadow and the Moberly Homestead near the halfway point. For an easier day, take a breather at the homestead and enjoy the view before heading back to 6th bridge the Moberlander. After passing the meadow the trail gets more technical with some steep climbs, scree side hills, technical rock features, and more fast single track through the forest. The trail ends at 12 Mile Bridge, enjoy the view for a bit before heading back to 6th bridge.
To lengthen this ride start in town taking Trail 13 and Trail 7.
To shorten this ride do a shuttle and ride one way, in which case it is best to end at 6th Bridge
Detailed Description
The Overlander is a 18 mile popular expert route located near Jasper Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,311 ft with a max elevation of 3,712 ft then descends -1,310 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 1, 2026)
Stats
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Distance18 miles
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Avg time2 hr 30 min
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Altitude min3,346 ft
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Altitude start3,360 ft
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Altitude end3,360 ft
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Climb1,311 ft
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Descent-1,310 ft
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Grade max-45.4%
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Grade min43.6%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat6 miles
7 Reviews & Comments
riderenew72
Quick push uphill at the start but rediculously fun up/down trail with some technical features, with amazing views of the Athabaska River Valley. Bleeding into a fun flowy run into Maligne Canyon area. In great shape.
PaigeLane
The first section from malign range road to Moberly cabin was very flat and wide. Easy to ride. Then from the cabin to highway 16 you start to go up. Long punchy up's with good traverse sections and some good downs. Only one really technical Rock section.
I found there was more down going highway 16 to cabin then cabin to highways 16. Overall nice long trail with great views
I found there was more down going highway 16 to cabin then cabin to highways 16. Overall nice long trail with great views
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