Athabasca Glacier Trail

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Difficulty: ⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mileage: 1 mi

Region: Jasper NP

Elev. Gain: 194 ft

When to Go: Jun—Sep

Avg. Time: 30 min

Parking: Large unpaved lot

Type: Lollipop

Pass: Discovery or $11CAD day-use fee

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

52.212565, -117.232802

Know Before You Go:

  • A very popular stop on the Icefield Parkway, the Athabasca Glacier is the largest ice field in the Canadian Rockies.

  • This trail takes you up to the tail of the glacier, along the way you will see signs that mark the recession of the glacier over the years.

  • If you want to get even closer you can take a glacier tour that will drive you up onto the ice.

  • What the hike lacks in general scenery it makes up for in educational value.

  • This spot can get crowded but parking is plentiful.