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3,277 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-128 ft
Descent
00:08:34
Avg time
-122 ft
Altitude change
3,547 ft
Altitude min
3,668 ft
Altitude max
3,668 ft
Altitude start
3,547 ft
Altitude end
-3.715%
Grade
-10.029%
Grade max
2.487%
Grade min
307 ft
Distance climb
2,845 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:08:34
Avg time

Trail 1a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Old Fort Point / Valley of the Five Lakes
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #127534 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127260 in E-Biking
    • #318257 in Trail Running
    • #121419 in Hiking
    • #24246 in Horseback
    • #20508 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,794 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,394 in E-Biking
    • #4,848 in Trail Running
    • #2,110 in Hiking
    • #397 in Horseback
    • #700 in Snowshoeing
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

Moderately technical climb up the back of Old Fort Point, this is a more manageable alternative to the steep top section of Trail 1.

Access Info

Access from Parking #1 at Old Fort Point via Trail 1

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Trail 1a Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2026 @ 11:08am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 31, 2026
 Just been cut, a lot of grass and small tree branches on trail covering a few obstacles
Jun 3, 2023 @ 10:27am
Jun 3, 2023
 Dry
May 15, 2021 @ 10:24am
May 15, 2021
Aug 6, 2020 @ 9:30am
Aug 6, 2020
 So muddy!! Don’t bother.
Aug 6, 2020 @ 9:30am
Aug 6, 2020
 Very muddy, full of mosquitoes. Had to walk most of it because it was so muddy
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on Aug 31, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Valley of the Five Lakes - Long Loop
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 1a located?
      Trail 1a is located in Old Fort Point / Valley of the Five Lakes, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Old Fort Point / Valley of the Five Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.86499, -118.04174.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 1a?
      Trail 1a is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.715%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 1a?
      Trail 1a has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,547 ft to 3,668 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 1a a point to point trail?
      Trail 1a is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 1a?
      Trail 1a is 3,277 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 1a?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 1a. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 1a?
      Trail 1a is best visited during: May - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 1a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 1a are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 1a?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Trail 1a. The trail is 3,277 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 1a?
      Trail 1a is a moderately popular trail. There have been 317 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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