Overlander
Near Maligne Canyon · Jasper National Park
Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Overlander is a 14.4 km point to point trail near Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park. The route gains 235 m in total and tops out at 1,078 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes six mapped trail junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m and 0.9 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for mountain biking.
- Length
- 14.4km
- Elevation gain
- 235m
- Estimated time
- 4h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Point to point
- Highest point
- 1,078m
- Lowest point
- 1,008m
Elevation profile
1,008 m to 1,078 mHighest point 1,078 m, lowest 1,008 m, 235 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 25% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
0% LTE · 100% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 0.0 km
- Model
- 2024 · Natural Resources Canada
Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.
Along the way
- 0.0 kmSixth BridgeTrailhead
- 14.3 kmOverlander · 12 MileTrailhead
Good for
- Hiking, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.9337° N, 118.0298° W.
Jasper National Park admission
National park admission required
Pass details
Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.
Information checked October 21, 2026.
Before you go
Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:
Nearby trails
All 273 trails in Jasper National Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30