Opal Hills

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Moderate · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 45 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Opal Hills is a 4.7 km loop trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. The route gains 223 m in total and tops out at 2,160 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Opal Peak Route at 1.2 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for trail running.

Length: 4.7km
Elevation gain: 223m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 2,160m
Lowest point: 1,935m

Elevation profile

1,935 m to 2,160 m

Highest point 2,160 m, lowest 1,935 m, 223 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 34% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 65% of route

65% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.9 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, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.7395° N, 117.6213° 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
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30