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Wapiti

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Moderate · Point to point · Official trail

Trail score 83 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Wapiti is a 8.2 km point to point trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. The route gains 58 m in total and tops out at 1,079 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets 12 at 0.5 km, 14a at 1.2 km and Trail 12 Wapiti at 5.6 km, and passes 10 other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Twin Lakes and Alpine Village Jasper. Much of the route follows Athabasca River. Also used for trail running.

Length
8.2km
Elevation gain
58m
Estimated time
2h15min
Moving time
Route
Point to point
Highest point
1,079m
Lowest point
1,034m

Elevation profile

1,034 m to 1,079 m
1,0791,034 0 km8.2 km

Highest point 1,079 m, lowest 1,034 m, 58 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 7% 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. 1.0 kmTwin LakesLake
  2. 1.8 kmWater drinkingDrinking water
  3. 2.2 kmAlpine Village JasperLodge or hostel
  4. 4.4 kmWapiti CampgroundTrailhead

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Wheelchair friendly
  • Lake, River or creek, Hut or tea house

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8727° N, 118.0824° 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