Overlander Trail
A long historic trail above the Athabasca Valley between the Maligne corridor and the east highway.
Route overview
Overlander Trail in Canadian Rockies.
The route follows benchland and forest above the river. Limited elevation change does not remove the demands of its point-to-point distance and transport planning.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Canadian Rockies
- Distance
- 15.5 km one way
- Typical duration
- 5–6 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Summer through early autumn
- Trail type
- Point to point
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No separate day-hiking permit
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Long distance, wildlife, deadfall, mud, limited coverage and shuttle logistics
Highlights
Jasper National Park, Overlander Trail, point to point, long day hike, Athabasca Valley
Why find a buddy
A small group materially improves shuttle logistics and emergency resilience.
Primary source
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.