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Miette alternative

Near Pocahontas · Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 24 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Miette alternative is a 2.3 km out and back trail near Pocahontas in Jasper National Park. It runs 1.2 km each way. The route gains 314 m in total and tops out at 1,448 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 2 hours of moving time.

Length
2.3km
1.2 km each way
Elevation gain
314m
Estimated time
2h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,448m
Lowest point
1,134m

Elevation profile

1,134 m to 1,448 m
1,4481,134 0 km1.2 km

Highest point 1,448 m, lowest 1,134 m, 314 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 53% 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.

Good for

  • Hiking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.1850° N, 117.9479° 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
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30