more stats
3,760 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:11:31
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
6,417 ft
Altitude min
6,522 ft
Altitude max
6,498 ft
Altitude start
6,417 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance climb
1,611 ft
Distance down
1,558 ft
Distance flat
00:11:31
Avg time

Forfield Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jasper National Park
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Ref Number
    #53
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24724 in Hiking [+]
    • #67557 in Trail Running
    • #15060 in Snowshoeing
    • #4656 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

This flat and rocky trail crosses moraines and glacial debris that the
Athabasca Glacier has left behind. For a longer hike, continue up
the Toe of the Glacier trail (52).

Access Info

Directly across from the Icefields Centre on Hwy 93

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forfield located?
      Forfield 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 52.21788, -117.22445.
      ▼ How hard is Forfield?
      Forfield is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forfield?
      Forfield has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,417 ft to 6,522 ft.
      ▼ Is Forfield a point to point trail?
      Forfield is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Forfield?
      Forfield is 3,760 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forfield?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Forfield. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Forfield?
      Forfield is best visited during: June - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Forfield? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forfield are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Forfield?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to hike Forfield. The trail is 3,760 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forfield?
      Forfield is a very popular trail. There have been 88 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 106 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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