more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-167 ft
Descent
00:15:21
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
3,363 ft
Altitude min
3,461 ft
Altitude max
3,451 ft
Altitude start
3,363 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-14%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
3,258 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,570 ft
Distance flat
00:15:21
Avg time

Bighorn Alley Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #13
  • AKA
    Graveyard trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #48464 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25074 in E-Biking
    • #49338 in Trail Running
    • #130957 in Hiking
    • #1629 in Horseback
    • #2033 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

Cruisy trail that links Jasper townsite with Lake Edith, Lake Annette, and the Jasper Park Lodge

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 181 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Bighorn Alley located?
      Bighorn Alley is located in Maligne Canyon and Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Maligne Canyon and Jasper Park Lodge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.89204, -118.07546.
      How hard is Bighorn Alley?
      Bighorn Alley is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Bighorn Alley?
      Bighorn Alley has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 167 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,363 ft to 3,461 ft.
      Is Bighorn Alley a point to point trail?
      Bighorn Alley is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Bighorn Alley?
      Bighorn Alley is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Bighorn Alley?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bighorn Alley. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Bighorn Alley?
      Bighorn Alley is best visited during: Year round.
      How do I access Bighorn Alley? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bighorn Alley are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Bighorn Alley?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Bighorn Alley. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Bighorn Alley?
      Bighorn Alley is a very popular trail. There have been 1,151 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,170 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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