Wilcox Ridge Trail

Jasper National Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 62 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Wilcox Ridge Trail is a 2.6 km out and back trail in Jasper National Park. It runs 1.3 km each way. The route gains 138 m in total and tops out at 2,426 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Mount Wilcox Route at 0.7 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass Wilcox Ridge Viewpoint. Also used for walking.

Length: 2.6km; 1.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 138m
Estimated time: 1h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,426m
Lowest point: 2,342m

Elevation profile

2,342 m to 2,426 m

Highest point 2,426 m, lowest 2,342 m, 138 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 21% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 53% of route

53% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.6 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

0.0 kmWilcox PassPass or saddle
1.2 kmWilcox Ridge ViewpointViewpoint

Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Views, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2362° N, 117.2135° 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
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30