I have done this trail twice now and both times in harsh weather. I was
waiting to go again so I can get some photos for you, but the queries
for this trail is too great to be left out. Here are some details of the
Skyline Trail for all of you that are interested in this spectacular hike.
You can access this trail from several locations, Signal Mountain, Wabasso Lake, Watchtower, and the most common route starts at Maligne Lake and ending up at Signal Mountain.
Access: Maligne Lake
(48km from Jasper)
From Jasper: Approximately 3/4 hours drive
Parking: Yes
Trailhead: Short walk from last parking lot
Distance: 45-47 Kilometers (usually 3day trek)
Elevation Gain: 1,350m
Activities: Hiking / Horseback
There
are about seven campsites on this trail, Evelyn Creek 5.2km (distance
will list from Maligne Lake Trailhead), Little Shovel Pass 8.1km,
Snow Bowl 11.8km, Watchtower 21.5 (this campsite is off
the main path, and can be access by the Maligne Lake road just before
Medicine Lake 10.3km), Curator 20.4km, Tekarra 30.1km, Signal
35.7km then another 8.5km down to the road. Booking campsites for this
popular trail is a must and well in advance.
Be prepared for this trek as the weather changes are frequent and unpredictable. These photos were taken years ago and it was all in one long 12 hour day. If you think you are unable to hike this trail, try going by horseback with a local outfitter, and their access is from the Athabasca valley side by the way of Wabasso Lake.
Thanks to Patrick for being my model. Story by Eddie Wong.
- Skyline Trail Rides Ltd. (Horseback, Backcountry Cabins)
RELATED LINKS:
- Maligne Canyon Restaurant / Tea House (Restaurant / Souvenir)
- High Country Helicopters Ltd. (Helicopter Tours Book Direct)
- Skyline Trail Rides Ltd. (Horseback, Backcountry Cabins)
- Rocky Mountain Fishing Adventures (Fishing Guide)
- Mountain Galleries(Art Gallery / shop)
- Alpine Art Eco-Tours ( Guided Eco Tours )
- Jasper Adventure Centre ( Guided Tours )
- Tonquin Valley Backcountry (Horseback, Backcountry Cabins)
- Tonquin Valley Adventures (Horseback, Backcountry Cabins)
- World Adventure Consultants (Specializing in unique travel)
- Bustin Trout (Fishing Guide)
- Blue Creek Outfitter (Fishing and Horse Guide)
- Edge Control (Ski & Outdoor Store)
- Freewheel ( Rental and Retail )
- Totem Ski Shop ( Rental and Retail )
- Jasper Source for Sports ( Rental and Retail )
- Snowfarmers ( Snowmobile Reports )
- Valemount Sled Talk ( Snowmobile Forum )
- Jasper's Whitewater Rafting Company (Rafting Tours)
- Rocky Mountain River Guides (Rafting Tours)
- Jasper Raft Tours (Rafting Tours)
- Mount Robson Inn (Package Feature)
- Andy's Bistro (Fine Dining)
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