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Forefield Trail to Athabasca Glacier

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Canada
Alberta

Forefield Trail to Athabasca Glacier

Easy

4.6

(55)

467

hikers

Forefield Trail to Athabasca Glacier

01:08

3.72km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Jasper National Park

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Start point

Parking

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318 m

Forefield Trail to Athabasca Glacier

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This trail starts close to the Icefields Parkway and offers a bit of a longer hike compared to the short loop trail from the parking area near Sunwapta Lake. The …

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1.18 km

Athabasca Glacier Loop Trail

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Interesting facts about the glacier. Unfortunately, you don't get very close.

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1.95 km

Athabasca Glacier

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A beautiful and as shown here free view of the Athabasca Galcier.
TIP: Put on the warm clothes here! ;-)

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3.72 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.41 km

253 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (1,930 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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