Alberta · Hiking

Overlander Trail

A 9.7-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada.

9.7 mi
one way: 1,280 ft
climb: 3,552 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Overlander Trail is a 9.7-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada, inside Jasper National Park. It runs between about 3,300 ft and 3,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,280 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Jasper, about 12 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro Peak. For camping, Snaring River Overflow Campground and Snaring River Campground are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Overlander Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.