Robson Pass Trail
Near Robson Pass · Jasper National Park
Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Robson Pass Trail is a 15.3 km out and back trail near Robson Pass in Jasper National Park. It runs 7.6 km each way. The route gains 182 m in total and tops out at 1,679 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Mumm Basin Trail at 5.8 km. Along the way you pass Adolphus Lake, a campground, a backcountry campground and a stream crossing. Much of the route follows Smoky River. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 15.3km
- 7.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 182m
- Estimated time
- 4h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,679m
- Lowest point
- 1,601m
Elevation profile
1,601 m to 1,679 mHighest point 1,679 m, lowest 1,601 m, 182 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 5.4 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
- 3.0 kmAdolphisCampground
- 3.0 kmAdolphusBackcountry campground
- 4.5 kmAdolphus LakeLake
- 5.4 kmStream crossing
- 5.6 kmRobson Pass HutHut
- 6.8 kmStream crossing
Good for
- Hiking, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Lake, Views, River or creek, Camping, Hut or tea house
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.2091° N, 119.1192° W.
Jasper National Park admission
National park admission required
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.
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