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2,651 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
3,820 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
3,803 ft
Altitude min
3,803 ft
Altitude start
3,806 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
883 ft
Distance climb
1,404 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat

Jarvis Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    William A. Switzer Provincial Park
    Hinton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #389633 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #252398 in Trail Running
    • #67334 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,508 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #4,244 in Trail Running
    • #1,116 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

walking trail connector between Campground and Beach

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Beach
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 3:38pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 6, 2026
 Hike, not suitable to bike. Roots and off camber. Proper walking shoes recommended.
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Ideal
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jarvis Path located?
      Jarvis Path is located in William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the William A. Switzer Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.44592, -117.79973.
      ▼ How hard is Jarvis Path?
      Jarvis Path is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jarvis Path?
      Jarvis Path has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,803 ft to 3,820 ft.
      ▼ Is Jarvis Path a point to point trail?
      Jarvis Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jarvis Path?
      Jarvis Path is 2,651 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jarvis Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jarvis Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Jarvis Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jarvis Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Jarvis Path?
      Jarvis Path is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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