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2.3 miles
Distance
405 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:55:36
Avg time
240 ft
Altitude change
3,412 ft
Altitude min
3,652 ft
Altitude max
3,412 ft
Altitude start
3,652 ft
Altitude end
1.987%
Grade
-18.759%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,406 ft
Distance down
2,522 ft
Distance flat
00:55:36
Avg time

Trail 9c 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
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #139206 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129493 in Trail Running
    • #122462 in Hiking
    • #1114 in Horseback
    • #1665 in Snowshoeing
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  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

Rocky and rooty technical trail with an exposed sidehill section that parallels the Athabasca river and offers great views of the valley.

Access Info

From Old Fort Point (Parking Lot 1) hike your bike up the stairs to the start of the trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:27pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 15, 2026
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Apr 19, 2025 @ 12:34pm
Apr 19, 2025
Closed due to Wildfire Damage
Mar 31, 2025 @ 5:12pm
Mar 31, 2025
 Closed due to Wildfire Damage
Jun 21, 2024 @ 11:58am
Jun 21, 2024
 Muddy rootty mess. Avoid
Jul 26, 2023 @ 3:19am
Jul 26, 2023
 Super muddy in the middle. Lots of trees down. Stairs to exit the trail was closed today but they let us go through. The view is amazing at the...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trail 9c

        ▼ Where is Trail 9c located?
        Trail 9c 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 52.87114, -118.06254.
        ▼ How hard is Trail 9c?
        Trail 9c is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.987%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 9c?
        Trail 9c has 405 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,412 ft to 3,652 ft.
        ▼ Is Trail 9c a point to point trail?
        Trail 9c is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Trail 9c?
        Trail 9c is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 9c?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 9c. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 9c?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 9c are:
        • June (1 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Trail 9c? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 9c are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 9c?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Trail 9c. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Trail 9c?
        Trail 9c is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 222 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 224 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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