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2.5 miles
Distance
404 ft
Climb
-380 ft
Descent
00:39:47
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
3,992 ft
Altitude min
4,352 ft
Altitude max
3,992 ft
Altitude start
4,016 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-50.5%
Grade max
30.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,391 ft
Distance flat
00:39:47
Avg time

Magic Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pyramid Bench
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Ref Number
    3h
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #88296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66586 in Trail Running
    • #184740 in Hiking
    • #4777 in Horseback
    • #3945 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

Arguably the most technical of Jasper's Wildland trails with very steep technical climbs that seem to last forever, technical descents, rocky ridge sections and some options for drops ~1m.

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Access via Trail 3, Trail 3b, or Fire Escape

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Oct 28, 2025 @ 6:54pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 28, 2025
 Couple of trees down but overall in excellent condition
Sep 25, 2025 @ 8:46am (America/Edmonton)
Sep 25, 2025
 Trees previously removed. Plus one other I removed. Some muddy sections
Jul 4, 2025 @ 10:57am
Jul 4, 2025
 Removed 3 trees didn't remove 7 others. Too big. Most trees are on the Hibernia side off the Main Ridge Hill.
Jun 17, 2025 @ 6:48pm
Jun 17, 2025
May 19, 2025 @ 10:42am
May 19, 2025
 few trees down requiring dismount but trail otherwise in excellent shape
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on Oct 28, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.92 (7 votes)
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        Directions to magic-ridge trailhead (52.870100, -118.138680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Ridge

        ▼ Where is Magic Ridge located?
        Magic Ridge is located in Pyramid Bench, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pyramid Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.8701, -118.13868.
        ▼ How hard is Magic Ridge?
        Magic Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Magic Ridge?
        Magic Ridge has 404 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 380 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,992 ft to 4,352 ft.
        ▼ Is Magic Ridge a point to point trail?
        Magic Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Magic Ridge?
        Magic Ridge is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Magic Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Magic Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Magic Ridge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Magic Ridge are:
        • July (5 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Magic Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Magic Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Magic Ridge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 56 minutes to ride Magic Ridge. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Magic Ridge?
        Magic Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 206 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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