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Curator Campground 2 km N
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Curator

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Curator Campground 2 km Open the map

About this trail

Curator is a 19.3 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 9.6 km each way. The route gains 1,092 m in total and tops out at 2,207 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Curator Lake at 8.6 km and Shortcut Route at 9.1 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a campground and a backcountry campground. Also used for horseback riding and backpacking.

Length
19.3km
9.6 km each way
Elevation gain
1,092m
Estimated time
8h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,207m
Lowest point
1,148m

Elevation profile

1,148 m to 2,207 m
2,2071,148 0 km9.7 km

Highest point 2,207 m, lowest 1,148 m, 1,092 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 33% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.0 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.

Along the way

  1. 8.6 kmCurator CampgroundCampground · 2,070 m
  2. 8.6 kmShovel Pass LodgeDrinking water
  3. 8.6 kmCuratorBackcountry campground

Good for

  • Hiking, Horseback riding, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, Camping, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.7827° N, 117.9584° W.

Driving directions

Jasper National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy Discovery Pass

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

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30