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Jonas Pass trail

Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 46 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Jonas PassJonas Shoulder 5 km Open the map

About this trail

Jonas Pass trail is a 36.3 km out and back trail in Jasper National Park. It runs 18.1 km each way. The route gains 1,199 m in total and tops out at 2,490 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 12 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a campground and a backcountry campground. Much of the route follows Four Point Creek. Also used for backpacking.

Length
36.3km
18.1 km each way
Elevation gain
1,199m
Estimated time
12h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,490m
Lowest point
1,915m

Elevation profile

1,915 m to 2,490 m
2,4871,916 0 km18.2 km

Highest point 2,490 m, lowest 1,915 m, 1,199 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 27% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
18.1 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. 9.4 kmJonas PassPass or saddle
  2. 14.9 kmJonas ShoulderPass or saddle
  3. 18.0 kmJonas Cutoff CampgroundCampground · 2,094 m
  4. 18.0 kmJonas CutoffBackcountry campground

Good for

  • Hiking, Backpacking
  • Views, River or creek, Camping, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2814° N, 117.0761° 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
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30