Aanbevolen route Sulphur Skyline Trail
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/ Stunning Views from the SummitFoto: Macs Adventure -
/ Views from the SummitFoto: Macs Adventure
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/ TrailheadFoto: Macs Adventure
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/ The start of the pathFoto: Macs Adventure
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/ The only junction on the way upFoto: Macs Adventure
Tip van de auteur
Veiligheidsaanwijzingen
Bears are present and active around all hiking routes. Be sure to review The Parks Canada information regarding travel in bear country to familiarize yourself with best practices. Always carry bear spray and know how to use it.
The weather in this area can change quickly. Even if you start a hike with blue skies, it could easily be storming (or even snowing) by the afternoon. Check the weather report daily to adjust your hiking schedule as needed.
Trail Conditions can vary based on the season and weather. Check with a local visitor's center or visit the Parks Canada Website for the most up to date trail conditions. Always be prepared to turn back you feel that snow or rain makes a trail unsafe.
- During the second half of this hike as you are moving uphill, you'll see lots of small unmarked paths that veer off the trail. These are human-made shortcuts, but paths like these contribute to erosion and the degradation of the environment. It will always be obvious which route is the main trail, so please respect the landscape (and avoid getting lost) by staying on the main trail we've mapped for you.
- The final 400 meters at the top of this hike is a scramble up loose rock. Use caution with your footing and balance as you make the climb upwards.
Tips en hints
- Restrooms: There are public outhouses on the downhill side of the parking lot, opposite the trailhead.
- Cell Service: There is no service at the springs or on the hike.
Points of Interest:
Miette Hot Springs
Miette Hot Springs is known to have the warmest water of all the springs in the Canadian Rockies. The mineral-rich water flows from the mountain at 54°C (129°F), so it must be cooled slightly before entering the pool at a temperature of 40°C (104°F). You'll find the springs extremely popular during the day, so if you'd like to beat the crowds you'll have to visit early or late in the day.
Food & Drink:
While you won't see any restaurants or services on the drive from Jasper, there is a cafe at the hot springs that serves coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. See your driving route notes for additional recommendations in Jasper.
Start
Bestemming
Tochtbeschrijving
0.0km - With the main entrance of the Miette Hot Springs on your left and the parking lot behind you, start STRAIGHT ON the paved trail leading into the woods ahead of you.
0.3km - Notice a small path going off to your right to a water tank, but continue STRAIGHT ON the path before you. The path will become dirt instead of paved, and you may see a sign stating that Sulphur Skyline is 5km ahead. This sign is likely outdated.
0.5km - An unmarked path will part on your left, ignore it and continue STRAIGHT ON the Sulphur Skyline Trail ahead.
0.7km - If you need a quick break, take a seat on this lovely log bench.
1.9km - You’ll arrive at your first real intersection. The sign will state that you’ve traveled 2.2km, but this is also outdated. To your left is the trail for Fiddle River and Mystery Lake, but you’ll BEAR RIGHT to follow the Sulphur Skyline Trail. This is also where the main ascent will start.
3.3km - The trail will cross over the treeline exposing you to the first views of the surrounding mountains. Take a second to enjoy the bench at this large open saddle before climbing the rest of the way up.
4.0km - You reached the very top of the Sulphur Skyline. When you’re done taking panoramas, follow your same trail back to the Hot Springs.
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