Nigel Pass

Take in the views of Banff and Jasper on this hike to Nigel Pass.

Plan Around Nigel Pass

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Nigel Pass Details

The climb on this trail is sure and steady, and it doesn't take long to reach the treeline. Keep going and you'll find the wide-open spaces and views of the Banff and Jasper boundary. The trailhead for this hike is off of Highway 93 North, 37 kilometers (23 miles) north of the Saskatchewan Crossing, or 13 kilometers (8 miles) south of the Icefield Centres.

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

14.4 km

Estimated time

4 hrs

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Nigel Pass

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69.2 mi away

Banff

National Park · Canada

291.6 mi away

Glacier

National Park · MT

307.5 mi away

North Cascades

National Park · WA

400.0 mi away

Olympic

National Park · WA

430.3 mi away

Mount Rainier

National Park · WA

618.1 mi away

Yellowstone

National Park · WY

Nearby Points of Interest Around Nigel Pass

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3.8 mi away

Parkers Ridge and Saskatchewan Glacier

Stop by Parker Ridge for a spectacular view.

3.8 mi away

Parker Ridge

Switchbacks lead you to this trail's final destination.

3.8 mi away

Wilcox Pass

Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep when hiking this trail.

3.9 mi away

Wilcox Pass

Hike from the Wilcox Creek Campground to Wilxcox pass on the historical outfitter trail.

5.1 mi away

The Columbia Icefield Centre and Athabasca Glacier

Begin your exploration of the area here, at the Columbia Icefield Centre.