Traill 9

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 50 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Traill 9 is a 5.5 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 2.7 km each way. The route gains 185 m in total and tops out at 1,157 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 2.6 km. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.5km; 2.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 185m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,157m
Lowest point: 1,085m

Elevation profile

1,085 m to 1,157 m

Highest point 1,157 m, lowest 1,085 m, 185 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8124° N, 118.0138° W.

Driving directions

Jasper National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy Discovery Pass

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.

Official details

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
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30