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2.4 miles
Distance
296 ft
Climb
-435 ft
Descent
00:43:57
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
3,582 ft
Altitude min
3,848 ft
Altitude max
3,792 ft
Altitude start
3,655 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
4,701 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,112 ft
Distance flat
00:43:57
Avg time
Ganges Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaPyramid Bench
Jasper, Alberta -
Ref Number3i
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#88859 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #33177 in E-Biking
- #20522 in Trail Running
- #89647 in Hiking
- #1701 in Horseback
- #1991 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Blaze Color
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay - Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
Technical single track with some punchy climbs, rocky sections, and tight trees. Great views along the ridge.
Access Info
Access via Trail 3 (Saturday Night Lake loop)
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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(52.864790, -118.148490)
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Nearby Trails
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- Trail 3b 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ganges
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Where is Ganges located?
Ganges is located in Pyramid Bench, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pyramid Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.86479, -118.14849.
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How hard is Ganges?
Ganges is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Ganges?
Ganges has 296 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 435 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,582 ft to 3,848 ft.
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Is Ganges a point to point trail?
Ganges is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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