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North Boundary

Near Devona Flats · Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 36 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

North Boundary is a 297.4 km out and back trail near Devona Flats in Jasper National Park. It runs 148.7 km each way. The route gains 6,345 m in total and tops out at 2,037 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 91 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Robson Pass Trail at 143.3 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. 11 side branches with the same name split off the route, at 45.3 km, 56.1 km, 56.7 km and further on. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Twintree Lake and Adolphus Lake, a backcountry campground, a stream crossing and a campground. Also used for backpacking.

Length
297.4km
148.7 km each way
Elevation gain
6,345m
Estimated time
91h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,037m
Lowest point
1,181m

Elevation profile

1,181 m to 2,037 m
2,0351,189 0 km149.1 km

Highest point 2,037 m, lowest 1,181 m, 6,345 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 30% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 13% of route

11% LTE · 3% 5G

Longest modelled gap
124.4 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. 12.2 kmShalebanksBackcountry campground
  2. 19.8 kmSeldom InnBackcountry campground
  3. 30.4 kmHorseshoeBackcountry campground
  4. 32.7 kmWillow Creek HorseBackcountry campground
  5. 32.8 kmWillow CreekBackcountry campground
  6. 45.0 kmWelbourne HorseBackcountry campground
  7. 45.3 kmWelbourneBackcountry campground
  8. 83.9 kmOatmealBackcountry campground
  9. 95.8 kmByngBackcountry campground
  10. 103.9 kmTwintree LakeLake
  11. 115.8 kmDonaldson CreekBackcountry campground
  12. 135.2 kmWolverineCampground

Good for

  • Hiking, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Lake, Camping

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.1791° N, 118.0706° 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