Hinton, Alberta
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Hinton
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Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Hike the Sulphur Skyline Trail
4.75 mi / 2296.6 ft gainTake Highway 16 to Pocahontas. Turn onto the Miette Hot Springs Road (Pocahontas). Drive to the Miette Hot Springs parking area.The trailhead is to the right and behind the hot springs building. Walk up the stairs to the hot springs and through the passenger drop off loop drive. Don't be confused...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Backpack the Watchtower Basin
26.74 mi / 5135 ft gainThe beginning of the trailhead descends down to the Maligne river where hikers have to rock hop due to the bridge being washed away in 2012. Soon after the river the elevation steadily climbs through dense forest. After about 20 minutes the forest opens into the charred aftermath of the Excelsior...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Snowshoe to Jaques Lake Campground
16.2 mi / 147.6 ft gainThe Jacques Lake trail is one of the best winter trails in Jasper National Park and allows for various activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and camping. The trip to Jacques lake is 13km one-way through a narrow mountain valley and can be quite a strenuous, but rewarding hike in...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Hike the Saturday Night Loop
4.016.54 mi / 2326 ft gainThe trail is split up into three types of terrain: one-third uphill, one-third rugged, and one-third downhill. Begin at Cabin Creek Rd parking lot and follow Trailhead #3. If you plan on mountain biking the trail, most people do it in a day. If you happen to want to take longer or are hiking it,...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Backpack the Skyline Trail
4.028 miThis hike can be done from either end, but the most popular route is starting from south side (Malign Lake trailhead), and I would recommend starting it from this trailhead to avoid a long climb up the fire road at the other trailhead. If you don't have a car, you can take the Malign Shuttle from...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Cross-Country Ski to HI-Mount Cavell Hostel
14.4 mi / 1000 ft gainThe trek is 11.6km one way to HI-Mount Cavell Hostel and can be done on classic or skate skis. Be ready for a workout as this breathtaking ski (in more ways than one) has an elevation gain of 1,000ft. Make sure you've done your homework on current avalanche conditions and have the proper gear pac...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Backpack the Tonquin Valley
5.043.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gainThe Tonquin Valley is well known for its strong grizzly bear population. If you plan on tackling this hike check bear warnings prior to leaving and always keep a can of bear spray easily accessible.It also is recommended that hikers wait till late summer or early autumn to complete this hike. Ear...Read more