MOUNT TERRY FOX
Jasper National Park
This mountain is dedicated to Terry Fox for his courage to run across Canada raising money for cancer research.
Trail Running Severe
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 871 m
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 21˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 871 m to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 20 km, 1903 vertical metres of ascent and 1903 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Drive 6 km north of Valemount or 12 km south of Tete Jaune Cache to 52.883830, -119.309015 and turn west and follow Tinsley Pit Road to the trailhead at 52.8937168, -119.3089698
Difficulty
Severe
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.