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Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) HutLower Fryatt CampgroundBrussels Campground 5 km N
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Fryatt Valley

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 68 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) HutLower Fryatt Campground 10 km Open the map

About this trail

Fryatt Valley is a 45.7 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 22.9 km each way. The route gains 1,247 m in total and tops out at 2,044 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 14 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Fryatt Trail at 11.8 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a campground, a backcountry campground and Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut. Much of the route follows Fryatt Creek. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Length
45.7km
22.9 km each way
Elevation gain
1,247m
Estimated time
14h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,044m
Lowest point
1,205m

Elevation profile

1,205 m to 2,044 m
2,0421,206 0 km22.9 km

Highest point 2,044 m, lowest 1,205 m, 1,247 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 59% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

87% LTE · 13% 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. 0.0 kmFryatt ValleyTrailhead
  2. 11.7 kmLower Fryatt CampgroundCampground
  3. 11.7 kmLower FryattBackcountry campground
  4. 17.8 kmBrussels CampgroundCampground
  5. 17.8 kmBrusselsBackcountry campground
  6. 21.9 kmSydney Vallance (Fryatt) HutHut · 2,074 m

Good for

  • Hiking, Mountain biking, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • River or creek, Glacier, Camping, Hut or tea house

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.6489° N, 117.9000° 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

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