Brazeau Loop

About this trail

Brazeau Loop is a 50.3 km loop trail in Jasper National Park. The route gains 1,398 m in total and tops out at 2,490 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 16 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Jonas Pass trail at 100 m, Brazeau River trail at 19.1 km and Brazeau Lake trail at 35.3 km, and passes nine other mapped junctions. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 18.3 km, 22.7 km and 33.2 km. The map also shows five separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a backcountry campground and a campground. Much of the route follows Brazeau River. Also used for backpacking.

Highest point 2,490 m, lowest 1,728 m, 1,398 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 26% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.1 kmJonas CutoffBackcountry campground
2. 0.1 kmJonas Cutoff CampgroundCampground · 2,094 m
3. 3.1 kmJonas ShoulderPass or saddle
4. 8.7 kmJonas PassPass or saddle
5. 33.2 kmBrazeau River CampgroundCampground · 1,737 m
6. 33.2 kmBrazeau RiverBackcountry campground
7. 43.1 kmJohn JohnBackcountry campground
8. 43.1 kmJohn John Creek CampgroundCampground · 2,012 m
9. 47.3 kmPoboktan PassPass or saddle

Good for

• Hiking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Views, River or creek, Camping, Alpine

Rankings

• 13in Best backpacking trails in Jasper National Park
• 13in Best loop hikes in Jasper National Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3964° N, 117.2078° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

• Jasper closures and bulletins
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Pobokton CreekEasy · 2.4 km · 68 m gain · 2.7 km away
• Poboktan Creek HorseEasy · 3.1 km · 53 m gain · 4.0 km away
• Poboktan Mountain RouteHard · 7.3 km · 1,284 m gain · 4.4 km away
• Sunwapta Peak RouteHard · 11.6 km · 1,726 m gain · 11.2 km away
• Beauty CreekEasy · 3.2 km · 106 m gain · 11.2 km away
• Approach 2 RouteHard · 12.7 km · 975 m gain · 12.5 km away