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Snake Indian Falls trail

Near Shale Banks · Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Snake Indian Falls trail is a 24.5 km out and back trail near Shale Banks in Jasper National Park. It runs 12.3 km each way. The route gains 385 m in total and tops out at 1,367 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a backcountry campground. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Length
24.5km
12.3 km each way
Elevation gain
385m
Estimated time
7h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,367m
Lowest point
1,204m

Elevation profile

1,204 m to 1,367 m
1,3671,204 0 km12.3 km

Highest point 1,367 m, lowest 1,204 m, 385 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 65% of route

31% LTE · 34% 5G

Longest modelled gap
4.4 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. 0.1 kmShalebanksBackcountry campground

Good for

  • Hiking, Mountain biking, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Waterfall, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.2402° N, 118.1986° 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
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30