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8.3 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
3,461 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
3,350 ft
Altitude min
3,457 ft
Altitude start
3,458 ft
Altitude end
-23.4%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
A longer distance easy loop that cruises around the valley bottom taking in several gorgeous lakes and stunning views all around. The views alone make this a fantastic option for cyclists of all skill levels. To make the ride a touch longer and add more sights tack on a loop around Lake Annette or Lac Beauvert.
Detailed Description
Valley Bottom Loop is a 8 mile popular easy route located near Jasper Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 226 ft with a max elevation of 3,461 ft then descends -225 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 31, 2026)
Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 2 min
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Altitude min3,350 ft
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Altitude start3,457 ft
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Altitude end3,458 ft
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Climb226 ft
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Descent-225 ft
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Grade max-23.4%
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Grade min12.6%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 3 miles | |||||
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| 3,225 ft | |||||
| 1,804 ft | |||||
| 1,096 ft | |||||
| 942 ft | |||||
| 2,700 ft | |||||
| 2,352 ft | |||||
| 157 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Uni
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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