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Wilcox Pass
Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep when hiking this trail.
Plan Around Wilcox Pass
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Wilcox Pass Details
Bighorn sheep make their homes in Banff National Park, and you may spot a few while hiking this trail. On your hike, you'll rise quickly above the treeline and have terrific views of the expansive meadows and glacier-carved landscape all around. The trailhead for this hike is off of Highway 93 North, 47 kilometers (29 miles) north of the Saskatchewan Crossing, or 3 kilometers (2 miles) south of the Icefield Centre at the entrance of the Wilcox Creek campground in Jasper National Park.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
8 km
Estimated time
3.5 hrs
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Wilcox Pass
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wilcox Pass
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0.2 mi away
Wilcox Pass
Hike from the Wilcox Creek Campground to Wilxcox pass on the historical outfitter trail.
1.5 mi away
The Columbia Icefield Centre and Athabasca Glacier
Begin your exploration of the area here, at the Columbia Icefield Centre.
3.7 mi away
Parkers Ridge and Saskatchewan Glacier
Stop by Parker Ridge for a spectacular view.
3.7 mi away
Parker Ridge
Switchbacks lead you to this trail's final destination.
3.8 mi away
Nigel Pass
Take in the views of Banff and Jasper on this hike to Nigel Pass.
