Indian Ridge
An airy ridgeline with some steep scrambling to a wild summit, reached by extending the hike from Whistlers Peak.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 755 m
- Descent
- 755 m
Long Day Hikes to Ditch the Crowds in Jasper National Park
The best way to avoid a crowd is to hike farther than most people will.
Hiking Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Description
Jasper is one of Canada’s most popular national parks, so you may think the trails would be crowded. While it’s true that many trailheads swell with people during peak times, there are ways to avoid the crowds and find a peaceful time in nature. For most trails, arriving early in the morning is a good strategy. The other strategy is to simply hike beyond the crowds, farther than most people will go. Here are some of Jasper’s best long hikes, which can still be completed within a day. With proper fitness, you can leave the crowds behind and experience the lesser-visited highlights of Jasper National Park.
Routes included
Opal Hills Loop
A hike into a colorful subalpine valley beginning from Maligne Lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 547 m
- Descent
- 547 m
Geraldine Lakes
Long day hike or backpacking trip in one of Jasper's lesser-visited valleys.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 591 m
- Descent
- 591 m
Brazeau Loop: Nigel Creek to Four Point campground
The first (and also the final) leg of the Brazeau Loop trek, climbing over a high pass and tracing a river from its headwaters.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Descent
- 402 m
Verdant Pass
High meadows beneath twin cirques on Mount Edith Cavell’s lesser-seen backside.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 688 m
- Descent
- 688 m
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