Alberta · Hiking

Mount Edith Cavell Route

An out-and-back trail, 7.2 miles each way (14 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

7.2 mi
round trip
10,623 ft
climb
10,951 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mount Edith Cavell Route is an out-and-back trail, 7.2 miles each way (14 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Jasper National Park. It runs between about 5,520 ft and 10,950 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,950 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Jasper, about 14 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Edith Cavell, Mount Sorrow and Mount Edith Cavell S2.2. For camping, Astoria Campground and Whirlpool are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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