Packer Pass Trail
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,006 ft
- climb
- 8,047 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Packer Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail, 3.8 miles each way (7.5 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 6,800 ft and 8,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,220 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Field, about 20 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Skoki Mountain, Wall of Jericho and Packer's Pass Peak. For camping, Merlin Meadows Campground and merlin meadows sk18 are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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