Brazeau River Trail

Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Brazeau River Trail is a 49.5 km out and back trail in Jasper National Park. It runs 24.7 km each way. The route gains 902 m in total and tops out at 1,729 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 14 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 5.3 km and 10.6 km. The map also shows four 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. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 49.5km; 24.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 902m
Estimated time: 14h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,729m
Lowest point: 1,551m

Elevation profile

1,551 m to 1,729 m

Highest point 1,729 m, lowest 1,551 m, 902 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 17% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 24.7 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.5860° N, 116.8585° W.

Driving directions

Jasper National Park admission

National park admission required

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Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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:

Nearby trails

All 273 trails in Jasper National Park

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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30