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Parker Ridge | C'est Notre Monde
Parker Ridge, a walk between ice and mountains
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 350 m
- Descent
- 350 m
Parker Ridge
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 756 m
- Descent
- 682 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between July and March. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 11 km, 756 vertical metres of ascent and 682 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Easy ridge Walk to open glacier views
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
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