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2,691 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
3,412 ft
Altitude min
3,415 ft
Altitude max
3,415 ft
Altitude start
3,412 ft
Altitude end
-0.122%
Grade
-3.189%
Grade max
95 ft
Distance down
185 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time
Red Squirrel Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaOld Fort Point / Valley of the Five Lakes
Jasper, Alberta -
Ref Number#14
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AKARed Squirrel Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#39886 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #12282 in E-Biking
- #3168 in Trail Running
- #24610 in Hiking
- #4295 in Horseback
- #5819 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Blaze Color
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonYear Round
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
A wide open minimally technical trail connects the Jasper townsite and Old Fort point. From Old Fort Point you can continue to follow the Red Squirrel signs along the paved Old Fort Point road to Jasper Park Lodge if you choose.
Access Info
Access from junction of Hwy 16 and 93a, or from Parking Lot #1 at Old Fort Point
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Trail is wide and well packed, several small boulders present in the tread that can be ridden around or over.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 38 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 399 rides
- Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Directions to red-squirrel-53868 trailhead
(52.869269, -118.075325)
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- Old Fort Point Road 548 ft
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Old Fort Point / Valley of the Five Lakes
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Squirrel
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Where is Red Squirrel located?
Red Squirrel 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 52.86927, -118.07533.
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How hard is Red Squirrel?
Red Squirrel is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.122%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Red Squirrel?
The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,412 ft to 3,415 ft.
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Is Red Squirrel a point to point trail?
Red Squirrel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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