Archived. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Sep 16 - Parker Ridge, Wilcox Pass. Big Horn Sheep and Mountain Goats can also be seen throughout the area. Parker Ridge and Wilcox Pass - current conditions? Which is the best hike (view, wildlife) at the end of July Parker Ridge or Wilcox Pass? We don’t have bear spray - is that an issue for either of these hikes? We went on Saturday afternoon, parking not a problem. Hoping to get some insight from folks who’ve done either of these hikes recently. Wilcox Pass trailhead is located here and leads to stunning views of the glaciated peaks, Mount Athabasca, Mount Andromeda, Athabasca Glacier and Snow Dome. More enjoyable is the hike out to Wilcox Ridge. The pass itself is wide and flat (classic hallmarks of a glacial carved valley). A short steep climb soon moderates, ascending to the vast meadows around Wilcox Pass. Answer 1 of 10: Hi, My girlfriend & I have planned our route down the Icefields Parkway from Jasper in September 2019. Parker Ridge and Wilcox Pass - current conditions? The Parker Ridge is a popular hiking Trail located in Banff national park.The tall snow covered peaks with a dense green valley that looks after grizzly bears and various other species contribute to making this area the ‘hiking capital’ of Canada. But it's a bit like comparing apples and oranges because they differ quite a bit in distance. This was during our drive up to Mount Robson, to hike the Berg Lake Trail. The scramble itself is pretty fun, if you've got good shoes. We summited around 3:00pm and only one other person came up after us, which was nice. The Parker Ridge trailhead is along the S bound side of Icefields Parkway Hwy 93 several miles S of the Jasper National Park and Banff National Park boundary at Sunwapta Pass. Easy hike on a busy and well maintained trail. Wilcox pass is in the higher valley and next to the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefields Centre. Great view of the opposite glaciers. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Both have a hard grunt at the beginning and both have spectacular views at the top. If under the same weather and trail condition, which trail is better? TIP In fact, the whole ridge is an ancient reef, dating back to 380 million years ago. Before reaching the pass turn left on the spur trail signed for Wilcox Ridge. Mild exposure. Both of these hikes face different perspectives and have different views. The scramble… Noticed a trail to the right of the saddle that went steeply up, with a couple of patches of snow that was easily avoided.. we followed this one. Parker Ridge When we got to the parking lot at around 8am there was only one other car there. Total driving distance is 127 km from Lake Louise. Or, do Parker Ridge, and part of the Wilcox Pass trail - up to the look-outs overlooking the highway … Beautiful! Banff National Park Beauty Creek Cavell Meadows hikes hiking Icefields Parkway Jasper National Park Parker Ridge Sunwapta Falls Wilcox Pass Leigh McAdam is a Calgary based writer, author, photographer and social media enthusiast with over 61,000 followers. Find high-quality Wilcox Pass stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The scramble… on the left, 6.4 km before Wilcox trail. Wilcox Pass. 9, Alberta, Canada that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Wilcox Viewpoint via Wilcox Pass is a 5.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Saskatchewan River Crossing, Alberta, Canada that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. Wilcox Pass is easier and longer while Parker Ridge is steep and short. Wilcox Pass Trail to Tangle Peak Trail is a 6.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Improvement District No. Length: 4 km one way Hiking time: 3 to 3.5 hour round trip Elevation gain: 335 m Trailhead: Highway 93 North, 47 km north of Saskatchewan Crossing, or 3 km south of the Icefield Centre at the entrance to the Wilcox Creek campground in Jasper National Park. The trail extends past the height of the land, eventually leading to Tangle Falls, but is unmaintained and considered a “wilderness route” past here. Answer 1 of 7: We will be going the 3rd week of June with kids aged 3.5 and 5. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trail ascends southwest to the ridge crest where magnificent views of the glaciers and high summits unfold. Went all the way to the summit (2880m), which is rated as a moderate scramble. Parker Ridge located a few kms east of the campground is a short hike with outstanding views of the Saskatchewan Glacier. The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from May until October. The hike starts at Icefields Parkway, Wilcox Creek Campground Branch, and leads to the pass in about 1 to 1.5 hours. Hello, We will be in the area and plan on doing the Snocoach tour but would like to do one of these hikes as well. The Wilcox Pass Trail starts at a small, mundane parking lot. submitted 1 month ago by the_lonzo_era. On the other side of the ridge is the valley of the Saskatchewan Glacier (and river). Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Parker Ridge and Wilcox Pass Aug 8 2012. You’ll pass by the Parker Ridge Trail (another great hike!) Oooh, this is a hard question. Aug 20, 2009. Parker Ridge is 2.4 km (one way, I believe - 4.8 km return - that's a little under 3 miles). On our way to Jasper, we did two beautiful hikes: Parker Ridge and Wilcox Pass. The Parker Ridge trail, which is even shorter (and less time-consuming) than the Wilcox Pass trail, switchbacks up to a spectacular view of the Saskatchewan Glacier. Parker Ridge Vs. Wilcox Pass. The first part was steep and we got to the ridge in about 45 mins. This humble beginning shrouds the wonders that lie beyond. To the north is Wilcox Pass and south is Nigel Pass (two of the other excellent hikes in the area). We doubt about Wilcox Pass and Parker Ridge. This video is unavailable. He suggests walking to the Parker Ridge and having a beautiful view over the Saskatchewan Glacier. We summited around 3:00pm and only one other person came up after us, which was nice. Le sentier vous présentera des fleurs sauvages et sa difficulté est évaluée comme difficile. Posted by 11 months ago. Wilcox Pass And Wilcox Peak Ridge. August 16, 2015 November 14, 2015 Susanne. If you are driving from Jasper you will pass the Icefields Discovery Center on the left, then watch for Wilcox Pass Trail on the left side, 2.8 km further along the Icefields Parkway. Thanks. We summited around 3:00pm and only one other person came up after us, which was nice.