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Isaac Creek Campground 500 m N
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Isaac · South Ford

Jasper National Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 19 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Isaac Creek Campground 500 m Open the map

About this trail

Isaac · South Ford is a 4.6 km out and back trail in Jasper National Park. It runs 2.3 km each way. The route gains 62 m in total and tops out at 1,624 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a campground and a backcountry campground. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
4.6km
2.3 km each way
Elevation gain
62m
Estimated time
1h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,624m
Lowest point
1,591m

Elevation profile

1,591 m to 1,624 m
1,6241,591 0 km2.3 km

Highest point 1,624 m, lowest 1,591 m, 62 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
2.3 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. 1.5 kmIsaac Creek CampgroundCampground · 1,605 m
  2. 1.5 kmIsaac CreekBackcountry campground

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Camping

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.5552° N, 116.9140° 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

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