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5.9 miles
Distance
1,217 ft
Climb
-1,205 ft
Descent
01:00:45
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
6,732 ft
Altitude min
7,796 ft
Altitude max
6,732 ft
Altitude start
6,745 ft
Altitude end
-31%
Grade max
58.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,303 ft
Distance flat
01:00:45
Avg time
Wilcox Pass Details
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Riding AreaJasper National Park
Jasper, Alberta -
Ref Number#50
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune - Oct
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Alpine TrailYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerParks Canada
To avoid an impassable canyon on the Sunwapta River north of the Athabasca Glacier, aboriginal families and later travellers on horseback used this bypass route, now named for early Rockies climber Walter Wilcox.
The first kilometre of the trail is fairly steep, but it gets easier as you cross the treeline and reach the wide-open pass area. Watch for bighorn rams in the flowery meadows. There are grand views all along this stretch of trail.
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Pass may be snowy into July
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(52.218170, -117.184860)
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Nearby Trails
- Mount Wilcox Route 1 mile
- Boundary Lake Trail 2 miles
- Boundary Peak Route 2 miles
- Forfield 3 miles
- Access Road 3 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilcox Pass
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Where is Wilcox Pass located?
Wilcox Pass is located in Jasper National Park, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Jasper National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.21817, -117.18486.
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How hard is Wilcox Pass?
Wilcox Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
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What is the elevation gain for Wilcox Pass?
Wilcox Pass has 1,217 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,732 ft to 7,796 ft.
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Is Wilcox Pass a point to point trail?
Wilcox Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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