Six Passes Trail Day 2
Another day in the Jaspers stunning backcountry, before returning to civilization at Maligne Lake.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
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Routes in Alberta
Six Passes Trail Day 1
A beautiful hike that takes you deep into Jasper's backcountry.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 772 m
Wonder Pass To Mt Shark
A long hike out via a magnificent viewpoint that you will be talking about for years to come.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 683 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Sunshine Village to Porcupine Campground
A stunning day above the treeline with beautiful meadows and alpine lakes.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 985 m
- Descent
- 858 m
Bertha Lake Trail
A beautiful trail with numerous viewpoints along the way as you climb up to the picturesque Bertha Lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 656 m
- Descent
- 656 m
Lineham Ridge
A long but rewarding trail with lakes, wildflowers and outstanding alpine views.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 968 m
- Descent
- 971 m
Bears Hump Trail
A short hike with superb views as you look out over Waterton Lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 247 m
- Descent
- 247 m
Carthew Alderson Trail
A fantastic day hike with stunning views all along this diverse trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 818 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Crypt Lake Trail
An exciting and beautiful trail, which is just as much about the journey as it is the destination.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 937 m
- Descent
- 934 m
CDT: Border Monument Terminus to Waterton Park
A classic finish to the CDT that ends at Waterton Park in Canada.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 251 m
- Descent
- 245 m
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Border Monument Terminus
The classic finish to the CDT at the Border Monument on Waterton Lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Chief Mountain Terminus
An alternate way to complete the CDT when snow or logistics into Canada are problematic.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Opal Ridge
A fun hike up to Opal ridge, with views of the jagged rocky mountains on all sides & Kananaskis Lakes off in the distance, this hike offers some of the best views in Kananaskis.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 976 m
- Descent
- 976 m
Mount Temple: Southwest Ridge
The easiest route on Mount Temple, an 11,000er in Banff National Park.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Pyramid Mountain Scramble
Route to the summit of Pyramid Mountain via the north ridge.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 748 m
- Descent
- 748 m
Cirque Peak
The popular hike to Helen Lake can be extended with this straightforward scramble to the peak overhead.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km