Rocky Pass

Near Mountain Park · Jasper National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Rocky Pass is a 8.4 km out and back trail near Mountain Park in Jasper National Park. It runs 4.2 km each way. The route gains 351 m in total and tops out at 1,961 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. Also used for trail running.

Length: 8.4km; 4.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 351m
Estimated time: 3h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,961m
Lowest point: 1,726m

Elevation profile

1,726 m to 1,961 m

Highest point 1,961 m, lowest 1,726 m, 351 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 31% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 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.

Along the way

4.2 kmCardinal PassPass or saddle

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8166° N, 117.2836° 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