more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jasper National Park
    Jasper, Alberta
  • Ref Number
    #50
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #22002 in Hiking [+]
    • #219978 in Trail Running
    • #12159 in Snowshoeing
    • #4107 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    June - Oct
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Parks 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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Disclaimer

Pass may be snowy into July

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Wilcox Pass Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 4:55pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 5, 2026
Aug 8, 2026 @ 2:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 8, 2026
Possible bear encounter towards the end of the trail.
Jul 15, 2021 @ 1:18pm
Jul 15, 2021
Swimming hole
Jul 14, 2020 @ 10:49am
Jul 14, 2020
Beautiful, well marked trail. Some wet areas at the top but easily avoidable.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      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.
      How hard is Wilcox Pass?
      Wilcox Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      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.
      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.
      How long is Wilcox Pass?
      Wilcox Pass is 5.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Wilcox Pass?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Wilcox Pass. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      When is the best time of year to hike Wilcox Pass?
      Wilcox Pass is best visited during: June - Oct.
      How do I access Wilcox Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wilcox Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to hike Wilcox Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 12 minutes to hike Wilcox Pass. The trail is 5.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Wilcox Pass?
      Wilcox Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 235 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 244 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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