Upper Blue Creek

Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Upper Blue Creek is a 40.1 km out and back trail in Jasper National Park. It runs 20.0 km each way. The route gains 781 m in total and tops out at 1,766 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 12 hours of moving time. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 40.1km; 20.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 781m
Estimated time: 12h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,766m
Lowest point: 1,517m

Elevation profile

1,517 m to 1,766 m

Highest point 1,766 m, lowest 1,517 m, 781 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 21% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 20.0 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, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3333° N, 118.6369° 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