more stats
1,370 ft
Distance
-283 ft
Descent
00:01:18
Avg time
-283 ft
Altitude change
3,547 ft
Altitude min
3,830 ft
Altitude max
3,830 ft
Altitude start
3,547 ft
Altitude end
-20.667%
Grade
-36.63%
Grade max
-5.539%
Grade min
1,370 ft
Distance down
00:01:18
Avg time

Trail 8a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pyramid Bench
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #134221 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225957 in E-Biking
    • #72627 in Trail Running
    • #82712 in Hiking
    • #23474 in Horseback
    • #18096 in Snowshoeing
    • #38079 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,882 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,328 in E-Biking
    • #1,302 in Trail Running
    • #1,322 in Hiking
    • #371 in Horseback
    • #561 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,024 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

Steep rocky and rooty straight down the gully, most commonly run downhill though it is possible to climb it if you're looking for a challenge

Tags
Rock gardensRockyRooty
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 20 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Trail 8a Trail Reports

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Jun 24, 2025 @ 6:55pm
Jun 24, 2025
Jul 12, 2023 @ 1:53pm
Jul 12, 2023
Oct 13, 2021 @ 5:24pm
Oct 13, 2021
Oct 6, 2018 @ 8:07am
Oct 6, 2018
 Little bit of snow, very rideable. Watch out for the elk. They were chillin on and around the trail. Cows screaming, kinda scary
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on Jun 24, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Nov 2, 2018 @ 3:30pm
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      Oct 29, 2005 @ 6:55am
      Oct 29, 2005

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 8a located?
      Trail 8a is located in Pyramid Bench, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pyramid Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.877, -118.09566.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 8a?
      Trail 8a is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 20.667%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 8a?
      The trail has 283 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,547 ft to 3,830 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 8a a point to point trail?
      Trail 8a is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 8a?
      Trail 8a is 1,370 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 8a?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 8a. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 8a?
      Trail 8a is best visited during: May - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 8a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 8a are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 8a?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Trail 8a. The trail is 1,370 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 8a?
      Trail 8a is a very popular trail. There have been 174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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