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8.6 miles
Distance
2,106 ft
Climb
-303 ft
Descent
00:55:21
Avg time
1,804 ft
Altitude change
3,991 ft
Altitude min
5,795 ft
Altitude max
3,991 ft
Altitude start
5,795 ft
Altitude end
3.964%
Grade
-16.121%
Grade max
36.262%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,957 ft
Distance flat
00:55:21
Avg time

Mt. Edith Cavell Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jasper National Park
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    RD, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May to Oct 15
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

A steep tight winding road that leads from Highway 93a up to Mount Edith Cavell. Popular with road riders in the summer though traffic can be heavy in the summer and there are non-existent shoulders. In the winter the road is closed to vehicle traffic and this is a multi-use route catering to XC skiers, snowshoers, and fat bikes.

Access Info

Park at the parking lot at the base of the Cavell road located on Highway 93a just South of the Marmot Basin road.

Disclaimer

Closed Oct 16 - Feb 15 for Caribou conservation

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Mt. Edith Cavell... Trail Reports

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Apr 13, 2025 @ 2:18pm
Apr 13, 2025
closed due to wildfire damage
May 24, 2024 @ 10:40am
May 24, 2024
Still closed to vehicle traffic. Has been swept to near the tonquin trail head. Snow and ice a little ways past.
Jun 4, 2022 @ 11:33am
Jun 4, 2022
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May 15, 2021 @ 9:06am
May 15, 2021
reporter Dry all the way to the hostel but has not been swept yet
Jul 11, 2018 @ 2:50pm
Jul 11, 2018
Closed to "August" 2018. No construction on Sundays ;)
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        Directions to mt-edith-cavell-road trailhead (52.773380, -118.029870)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mt. Edith Cavell Road

        Where is Mt. Edith Cavell Road located?
        Mt. Edith Cavell Road is located in Jasper National Park, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Jasper National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.77338, -118.02987.
        What is the elevation gain for Mt. Edith Cavell Road?
        Mt. Edith Cavell Road has 2,106 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 303 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,991 ft to 5,795 ft.
        Is Mt. Edith Cavell Road a point to point trail?
        Mt. Edith Cavell Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        How long is Mt. Edith Cavell Road?
        Mt. Edith Cavell Road is 8.6 miles long. The trail type is paved path.

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