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The Whistlers

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 69 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

The Whistlers is a 12.3 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 6.1 km each way. The route gains 1,027 m in total and tops out at 2,264 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.3 km. Along the way you pass a viewpoint and Sky Tram Upper Terminal. Summit Restaurant is on the route, 6.1 km from the start.

Length
12.3km
6.1 km each way
Elevation gain
1,027m
Estimated time
7h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,264m
Lowest point
1,244m

Elevation profile

1,244 m to 2,264 m
2,2641,244 0 km6.2 km

Highest point 2,264 m, lowest 1,244 m, 1,027 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 35% 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.

Along the way

  1. 0.0 kmThe WhistlersTrailhead
  2. 6.1 kmSky Tram Upper TerminalGondola or lift station
  3. 6.1 kmWhistlers SummitTrailhead
  4. 6.1 kmViewpointAt 6.1 km
  5. 6.1 kmSummit RestaurantTea house or café

Good for

  • Hiking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8503° N, 118.1098° 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