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Whistlers Route Through

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 37 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Whistlers Route Through is a 6.4 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 3.2 km each way. The route gains 174 m in total and tops out at 1,115 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It meets Trail 5d Fastracks lower at 0.5 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length
6.4km
3.2 km each way
Elevation gain
174m
Estimated time
2h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,115m
Lowest point
1,035m

Elevation profile

1,035 m to 1,115 m
1,1151,035 0 km3.2 km

Highest point 1,115 m, lowest 1,035 m, 174 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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.

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8593° N, 118.1144° W.

Driving directions

Jasper National Park admission

National park admission required

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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