more stats
3,634 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-354 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
-325 ft
Altitude change
3,544 ft
Altitude min
3,880 ft
Altitude max
3,880 ft
Altitude start
3,555 ft
Altitude end
-8.941%
Grade
-22.953%
Grade max
13.374%
Grade min
416 ft
Distance climb
3,093 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time

Trail 3a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pyramid Bench
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #122520 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225407 in E-Biking
    • #339367 in Trail Running
    • #313929 in Hiking
    • #25334 in Horseback
    • #19827 in Snowshoeing
    • #42272 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,723 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,302 in E-Biking
    • #5,181 in Trail Running
    • #4,273 in Hiking
    • #414 in Horseback
    • #655 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,066 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

Moderately technical single track. This trail provides alternate access/egress from Trail 3 (Saturday Night Lake loop)

Access Info

Access via Trail 3 or the Wynd Road

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Trail Supporters

  • Jasper Trails Alliance
    Maintainer

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Trail 3a Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2019 @ 4:38pm
Jul 23, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 3a located?
      Trail 3a is located in Pyramid Bench, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pyramid Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.86561, -118.15036.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 3a?
      Trail 3a is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.941%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 3a?
      Trail 3a has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 354 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,544 ft to 3,880 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 3a a point to point trail?
      Trail 3a is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 3a?
      Trail 3a is 3,634 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 3a?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 3a. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 3a?
      Trail 3a is best visited during: May - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 3a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 3a are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 3a?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trail 3a. The trail is 3,634 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 3a?
      Trail 3a is a moderately popular trail. There have been 157 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 152 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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