Akshayuk Pass Route
A 19-mile point-to-point route in Nunavut, Canada.
- 19.5 mi
- one way
- 1,902 ft
- climb
- 1,295 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Akshayuk Pass Route is a 19-mile point-to-point route in Nunavut, Canada, inside Auyuittuq National Park. It runs between about 20 ft and 1,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,900 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Pangniqtuuq, about 19 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ulu Peak, Ulu Peak and Overlord Peak. 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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