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The Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure is a must-do adventure for the intermediate or strong backpacker. If you’ve tested your legs elsewhere and feel ready for a truly remote adventure, this is the one!

You’ll explore the region defined by the headwaters of one of Jasper’s rivers, hiking through flower-filled meadows, atop teetering ridgelines, and alongside the lakes that define Jasper’s beauty. After trekking all day, you’ll set up camp surrounded by rugged mountains, far away from your everyday life in the best way possible. Book your spot on the Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure before it fills up!

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Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure

Challenge yourself backpacking through gorgeous Jasper
4.60
(93 reviews)
6 days from $1,550USD
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Duration
6 days
Season
Jul-Aug
Activity
Trekking
Type
Guided, Scheduled
Accommodation
Campsites
Difficulty
Hard (4/5)
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The Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure is a must-do adventure for the intermediate or strong backpacker. If you’ve tested your legs elsewhere and feel ready for a truly remote adventure, this is the one!

You’ll explore the region defined by the headwaters of one of Jasper’s rivers, hiking through flower-filled meadows, atop teetering ridgelines, and alongside the lakes that define Jasper’s beauty. After trekking all day, you’ll set up camp surrounded by rugged mountains, far away from your everyday life in the best way possible. Book your spot on the Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure before it fills up!

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Trip highlights

Hike the Jasper Highlands where the headwaters of the Brazeau River give way to huge alpine meadows.

Discover remote mountain scenery full of peaks, Jasper’s signature lakes, and dramatic ridgelines.

Challenge yourself in terrain that is truly pristine and remote with the guidance of an expert leader.

Camp each evening in the Canadian backcountry, disconnecting from it all to fully experience the mountains.

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Day 0
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Meet and Gear Check
You’ll meet the day before you begin hiking to go over the trip details and make sure your gear is all ready to go. Get a good sleep tonight!
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals None
Day 1
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Nigel Pass to Four Points
Get picked up in the morning and head off to your trailhead at Nigel Pass, just a few kilometres south of the Columbia Icefields. The drive along the Icefields Parkway is captivating. Begin your hike by crossing the pretty limestone canyon of Nigel Creek to Camp Parker, where carefully carved tree blazes date from early European visits in the late 1800s. Climb slide paths, forests, and meadows to reach Nigel Pass and the Jasper park boundary. Leaving spectacular views of Mt. Saskatchewan and the peaks south of the Columbia Icefields behind, you’ll drop into the upper reaches of the Brazeau River to set up camp.
Distance 14km, 335m elevation gain
Overnight Location Camping in Jasper National Park
Included Meals Lunch, dinner
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Four Points to Brazeau Lake
Today will be a longer day, traversing lodgepole forests and lush meadows as you travel north along the Brazeau River. Reaching the junction of the Brazeau North Branch, follow it to your camp by Brazeau Lake. This turquoise marvel is one of the largest backcountry lakes in the Rockies! Enjoy relaxing on its shores with a campfire in the evening.
Distance 19km, 90m elevation gain
Overnight Location Camping in Jasper National Park
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Brazeau Lake to Jonas Cutoff
Gear up for a challenging (but rewarding!) climb along John-John Creek to Poboktan Pass (2300m) to enter the Jasper Highlands! These huge tundra-like meadows cover many square kilometres and are home to the Jonas Creek Mountain caribou herd. The view from the pass is extensive, and you might see bighorn sheep or mountain caribou grazing nearby slopes. Views savoured and photos taken, you’ll then hike to your campsite at Jonas Cutoff.
Distance 16km, 490m elevation gain
Overnight Location Camping in Jasper National Park
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Jonas Cutoff to Four Point
Today you’ll take on one of the most impressive alpine traverses in the Canadian mountain parks, a 13-kilometre section of trail that never drops below the treeline. Admire the nearby glaciers and glaciated peaks as you drop steeply to the valley bottom. Set up camp and spend the evening relaxing with your group.
Distance 19km, 350m elevation gain
Overnight Location Camping in Jasper National Park
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Four Point to Nigel Trailhead
Pack up camp for the last time. The 14km trail over Nigel Pass to the trailhead will go by quickly with light packs and wonderful views. Meet the van and drive back to Canmore, where the group can opt to go out for dinner together to celebrate the end of this epic journey.
Distance 14km, 280m elevation gain
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch

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Dates and prices

This guided backpacking tour in the Canadian Rockies is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.

Prices below are per person:

StartFinishDurationPlaces LeftPrice

2025-07-29

Canmore, Alberta

6 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-08-03

Canmore, Alberta

60
$1,550USD

2025-08-26

Canmore, Alberta

6 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-08-31

Canmore, Alberta

65+
$1,550USD
What’s included

Meals

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included. If you have special dietary requirements, these may incur an additional fee.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 4 nights are included on this tour. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be booked as a supplement. You should arrive to Canmore one day before the tour start for a briefing.

Transportation During the Tour

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Canmore and will be driven from Canmore to the trailhead. We recommend renting a car or booking a shuttle. Canmore is about an hour from Calgary.

Also Included

  • Tents
  • Guide services

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions
  • Visas if required
  • Anything not mentioned as included
  • GST (5%)

Optional Extras

  • Special dietary requirement meals

Not included

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Accommodation for Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure

This tour is based in campsites. You’ll be in 2-3 person tents with no or limited facilities. Participants should be comfortable with a rustic camping experience.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
There are no single rooms available on this tour as all accommodations are communal. There may be a minimum required group size, so please contact us about joining an existing group if you are a solo traveller.

Non-Standard Cancellation

  • 60 days or more prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 10% of the total trip cost (at least $150 CAD).
  • 59 days or less prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total trip cost. 
Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure?

We rate this tour as a 4/5. This tour is not recommended for beginner hikers. You should have experience hiking and a high level of fitness to enjoy this tour, as you’ll be hiking 14-19km each day for consecutive days at high elevations and sleeping in basic conditions, as well as carrying a backpack of up to 16 kg (35 lbs). This is a good adventure to take on if you’ve already gone backpacking before or you’re a strong hiker.

Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure?

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included. If you have special dietary requirements, these may incur an additional fee.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Please verify that your insurance covers the included activities on this tour. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Canmore to start this tour?

Fly into the Calgary International Airport (YYC). We recommend you rent a car or book a shuttle as there is no included transportation between Calgary and the meeting point on this tour.

Is the Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure guided?

Yes, you will be led by an experienced guide.

Where does the Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure end?

The tour ends in Canmore. You will be responsible for finding your own way back to the airport after the tour.

What do I need to bring?

We’ve given a basic gear list below, but please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about your gear, as you’ll need to carry it!

  • Boots
  • Multiday pack (55-75 litres)
  • Pack cover
  • Daypack
  • Water bottle or bladder (1-2 litres)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
  • Pillow
  • Sunscreen, SPF lip balm
  • Camera
  • Headlamp with fresh batteries
  • Blister kit
  • Earplugs
  • First aid items (guides carry a first aid kit, but you may bring your own Band-Aids and anti-inflammatory medication if desired)
  • Personal toiletries, including hand sanitizer
  • Bug spray
  • Plastic mug, bowl, and eating utensils
  • Trekking poles (optional)
  • Toque
  • Insulated jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Hiking pants
  • Light footwear for creek crossing or camping
  • Hiking socks
  • Long underwear

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Canada for this tour?

The best time to visit the Rockies for this tour is in August when the weather in the mountains is at its warmest and sunniest.

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