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| Skyline Trail | |
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| Length | 44 km (27 mi)[1] |
| Location | Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada |
| Trailheads | Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation gain/loss | 1,410 m (4,626 ft)[1] |
| Highest point | Notch (2,511 m (8,238 ft))[2] |
| Difficulty | Intermediate (3-day hike) |
The Skyline Trail is a hiking trail in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.[3] It is known for its views, with much of the hike being located above the tree line. It is also known for challenging weather conditions above the tree line, which can be a problem for hikers, who can lose sight of trails.[4]
The trail is recognized as one of the best backpacking trails in Jasper National Park,[5] and it is one of the busiest in the Rockies.[4] With 25 km of the total 44.1 km being at or above the tree line, it has views of the surrounding mountains and valley. It is normally hiked in two days from Maligne Lake to the bottom of Signal Mountain, but it may be completed at a more moderate pace, over three or four days.[5] It is recommended to hike the trail south to north from Maligne Lake, as the fire road descending to Signal Mountain on the northern end is an 800 m elevation loss.[6] There are three challenging passes, including the highest section of trail in Jasper National Park.
There are six campgrounds, located at 5 km, 8 km, 12 km, 19 km, 30 km, and 35 km (Evelyn Creek, Little Shovel, Snowbowl, Curator, Tekarra, and Signal, respectively). The campgrounds provide tent pads, picnic tables, bear poles with metal cables, connectors, and toilets. Skyline Trail is a no-fire zone. Camping is only permitted with reservations at the designated campgrounds.
- ^ a b "Jasper National Park Backcountry Guide" (PDF). Parks Canada. 2015. p. 2. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ Hammel, Katie (24 October 2014). "Hiking to the top of Jasper National Park". BBC.com. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ Parks Canada Agency, Government of Canada (May 24, 2018). "index – Jasper National Park". pc.gc.ca.
- ^ a b HikeJasper.com. "Hike Jasper – The Skyline Trail". www.hikejasper.com. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
- ^ a b "Backpacking the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park". In a Faraway Land. 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ^ Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Government of. "Backcountry Guide". www.pc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
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