Comments on: Skyline Trail Backpacking Guide, Jasper National Park

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:38:27 +0000

I do not believe so, but you should probably check with the rangers to make sure

By: Adrienne Pastula

Adrienne Pastula — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:19:30 +0000

I'm considering running this trail in a single day. Would a backcountry permit still be required for the hike if I don't intend to stay overnight?

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 02:01:13 +0000

In reply to kurtneus -.

Very good question. It really depends on the snow year. Some years the snow pack, deep banks, and soggy/muddy trails linger well through to the end of July, and some years the end of June is fairly open and clear. I'd say mid-July is usually a safe spot to shoot for, but it really does depend on the year, so you have to check current conditions as your dates arrive and look at the general snowpack percentage for that area. Hope that helps!

By: kurtneus -

kurtneus - — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:15:17 +0000

I'm hoping to do the Skyline in 2019, and also hoping to avoid the fire and smoke as much as possible. Do you know what the snow situation looks like on the Skyline in late June early July? I'd like to see the wildflowers, but August is too risky for smoke.

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:10:16 +0000

In reply to Elisa Z.

Thanks Elisa! Glad you had a good trip.

By: Elisa Z

Elisa Z — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:58:02 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that this post was INSTRUMENTAL in helping us hike the Skyline Trail. Really useful info about what to bring, the shuttle, and elevation. If you wanted to read about our adventure: https://typeatravel.blog/2018/07/21/jasper-national-park/

By: Ben Nieto

Ben Nieto — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:41:47 +0000

This looks amazing, but why is it so much more popular than the Tonquin Valley (and I guess other overnight trails in Jasper)? Is it because Cavell Road is closed right now which makes it that much harder to do a loop, because Tonquin Valley is probably swarming with mosquitoes right now while Skyline is above the treeline most of the way, or is there another reason I'm just missing? I'm heading up to Jasper later this summer and previews of each trails make Tonquin Valley look much more scenic and equally accessible.

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 22:38:07 +0000

In reply to Brian.

Hey Brian, there are tons of other great hikes in the area, so you won't have any issues with that. Have fun!

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:59:45 +0000

Did you do any other trails/activities in this area? This looks like a great hike, but coming from the US it would be great to combine it with some other things since it's fairly short.