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Trapper Creek

Jasper National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 34 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Trapper Creek is a 9.3 km out and back trail in Jasper National Park. It runs 4.6 km each way. The route gains 339 m in total and tops out at 1,867 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Maligne Pass Trail at 1.2 km. Along the way you pass a backcountry campground. Also used for trail running and backpacking.

Length
9.3km
4.6 km each way
Elevation gain
339m
Estimated time
3h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,867m
Lowest point
1,695m

Elevation profile

1,695 m to 1,867 m
1,8671,695 0 km4.7 km

Highest point 1,867 m, lowest 1,695 m, 339 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 21% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 44% of route

44% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
1.6 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. 1.1 kmTrapper CreekBackcountry campground

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • River or creek, Camping

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.6826° N, 117.6116° 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