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South Twin Peak 2 km N
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The Twins Route

Jasper National Park

Expert · Out and back

Trail score 54 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

South Twin Peak 2 km Open the map

About this trail

The Twins Route is a 29.7 km out and back trail in Jasper National Park. It runs 14.8 km each way. The route gains 1,415 m in total and tops out at 3,347 m. Hike Alberta rates it expert. Allow about 14 hours of moving time. It meets Snow Dome · Kitchener Route at 2.9 km and Stutfield / Cromwell Route at 9.6 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Four side branches with the same name split off the route, at 11.8 km, 13.4 km, 13.9 km and 14.1 km. The map also shows two separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of South Twin Peak. Expect scrambling and exposure; this is mountain terrain. The T4 alpine hiking section runs from 11.8 km to 13.4 km. Also used for backpacking and scrambling.

Length
29.7km
14.8 km each way
Elevation gain
1,415m
Estimated time
14h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
3,347m
Lowest point
2,713m

Elevation profile

2,713 m to 3,347 m
3,3402,713 0 km14.9 km

Highest point 3,347 m, lowest 2,713 m, 1,415 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 69% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 49% of route

49% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
5.9 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.

Along the way

  1. 14.8 kmSouth Twin PeakSummit · 3,566 m

Good for

  • Hiking, Backpacking, Scrambling
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Summit, Views, Glacier, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.1705° N, 117.2839° 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