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Maligne Pass

Jasper National Park

Hard · Point to point · Official trail

Trail score 62 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Maligne PassSchäffer 10 km Open the map

About this trail

Maligne Pass is a 46.1 km point to point trail in Jasper National Park. The route gains 1,378 m in total and tops out at 2,247 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 15 hours of moving time. It meets Replica Peak Route at 14.7 km and Great Divide Trail at 44.0 km, and passes 10 other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a campground, Maligne River ford and a backcountry campground. Much of the route follows Poligne Creek. Also used for backpacking.

Length
46.1km
Elevation gain
1,378m
Estimated time
15h
Moving time
Route
Point to point
Highest point
2,247m
Lowest point
1,541m

Elevation profile

1,541 m to 2,247 m
2,2461,542 0 km46.2 km

Highest point 2,247 m, lowest 1,541 m, 1,378 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 23% of route

23% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
21.5 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 kmPobokton · Sunwapta StationTrailhead
  2. 10.8 kmAvalancheCampground
  3. 14.9 kmMaligne PassPass or saddle · 2,050 m
  4. 19.0 kmMary VauxCampground
  5. 21.4 kmOld Horse CampCampground
  6. 29.6 kmSchäfferCampground
  7. 33.2 kmMaligne River fordStream crossing
  8. 40.4 kmTrapper CreekBackcountry campground
  9. 46.1 kmSkylineTrailhead
  10. 46.1 kmBald HillsTrailhead

Good for

  • Hiking, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, River or creek, Camping, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4506° N, 117.4429° 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