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3,963 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-276 ft
Descent
00:07:47
Avg time
-251 ft
Altitude change
3,737 ft
Altitude min
4,005 ft
Altitude max
3,988 ft
Altitude start
3,737 ft
Altitude end
-6.334%
Grade
-22.691%
Grade max
7.05%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance climb
2,965 ft
Distance down
539 ft
Distance flat
00:07:47
Avg time

Fire Escape Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pyramid Bench
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Ref Number
    3f
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #35825 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26379 in E-Biking
    • #6593 in Trail Running
    • #76671 in Hiking
    • #5710 in Horseback
    • #6290 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Short section of single track through an area of forest that has been thinned for forest fire protection. Moderately techy with some rocky bits, tight corners, descents, and short punchy climbs.

Access Info

Access via Magic Ridge near Cabin Lake

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8.7 km average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 16.5 km avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Variable
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        Directions to fire-escape-35390 trailhead (52.874816, -118.120258)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Escape

        Where is Fire Escape located?
        Fire Escape is located in Pyramid Bench, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pyramid Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.87482, -118.12026.
        How hard is Fire Escape?
        Fire Escape is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.334%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Fire Escape?
        Fire Escape has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 276 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,737 ft to 4,005 ft.
        Is Fire Escape a point to point trail?
        Fire Escape is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Fire Escape?
        Fire Escape is 3,963 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Fire Escape?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fire Escape. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Fire Escape?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fire Escape are:
        • July (28 activities)
        • August (9 activities)
        • May (7 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Fire Escape? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fire Escape are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Fire Escape?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Fire Escape. The trail is 3,963 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Fire Escape?
        Fire Escape is a very popular trail. There have been 1,367 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,333 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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