Pony Express
Near Jasper · Jasper National Park
Trail score 47 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Pony Express is a 6.6 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 3.3 km each way. The route gains 98 m in total and tops out at 1,211 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It meets 2n Star Wars at 0.2 km, Trail 2j at 0.9 km and 2b Edge of the Bench at 1.7 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 6.6km
- 3.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 98m
- Estimated time
- 2h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,211m
- Lowest point
- 1,150m
Elevation profile
1,150 m to 1,211 mHighest point 1,211 m, lowest 1,150 m, 98 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 7% 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.
Good for
- Hiking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.9026° N, 118.0850° 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
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30