Alberta · Hiking

Shortcut Route

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

1.2 mi
round trip
769 ft
climb
7,606 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Shortcut Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Jasper National Park. It runs between about 7,010 ft and 7,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Jasper, about 12 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Curator Mountain, Antler Mountain and Notch Peak. For camping, Curator Campground and Watchtower Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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.

  • NearbyMoose Lake Trail · Scramble Route · Mount Edith Cavell Route

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