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1.6 miles
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-270 ft
Descent
00:24:28
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
3,849 ft
Altitude min
4,058 ft
Altitude max
3,997 ft
Altitude start
3,875 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
3,543 ft
Distance climb
4,613 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:24:28
Avg time

Trail 2j Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pyramid Bench
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #143302 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127401 in E-Biking
    • #354778 in Trail Running
    • #306203 in Hiking
    • #23067 in Horseback
    • #20231 in Snowshoeing
    • #36994 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,996 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,396 in E-Biking
    • #5,293 in Trail Running
    • #4,121 in Hiking
    • #349 in Horseback
    • #682 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,015 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

Technical single track that winds its way along the edge of the bench, some fun windy sections and great views. This trails shares several sections with Trail 2b which sees heavy commercial horse traffic. Best to travel this trail outside of peak hours.

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Commercial Horse Area

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Trail 2j Trail Reports

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Apr 16, 2025 @ 6:17pm
Apr 16, 2025
Dry, couple of bits of deadfall.
Jul 23, 2019 @ 8:36pm
Jul 23, 2019
Some deep muddy sections. Otherwise dry
May 30, 2017 @ 5:57am
May 30, 2017
reporter Several large trees down between 2 and 2B,
May 12, 2017 @ 4:00pm
May 12, 2017
Large tree down. Many down on the bench
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on Apr 16, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Donkey11 Donkey11
      Rode this trail and it wasn’t even worth the effort, so badly chewed up by horse traffic now you can hardly enjoy a ride.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 2j located?
      Trail 2j is located in Pyramid Bench, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pyramid Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.91373, -118.0815.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 2j?
      Trail 2j is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 2j?
      Trail 2j has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 270 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,849 ft to 4,058 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 2j a point to point trail?
      Trail 2j is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 2j?
      Trail 2j is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 2j?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 2j. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 2j?
      Trail 2j is best visited during: year round.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 2j? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 2j are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 2j?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Trail 2j. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 2j?
      Trail 2j is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 69 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 69 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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