Sidewinder

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Sidewinder is a 2.7 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 1.3 km each way. The route gains 66 m in total and tops out at 1,202 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. It meets 8f Razorback at 0.7 km and Trail 8 (MinaLake) at 1.1 km. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 2.7km; 1.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 66m
Estimated time: 50min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,202m
Lowest point: 1,168m

Elevation profile

1,168 m to 1,202 m

Highest point 1,202 m, lowest 1,168 m, 66 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% 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, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8871° N, 118.0911° 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