Improvement District No. 12
Top Adventures in Improvement District No. 12
Hike to Wilcox Pass
5.0
7.45 mi
/ 1100 ft gain
Views of the Columbia Icefield from the Icefields Parkway pale in comparison with those achieved along this trail. Few trails anywhere are so instantly and extravagantly gratifying. That being said, be prepared to share the trail with a dozen othe...
Snowshoe to Wilcox Pass
7.45 mi
/ 1100 ft gain
Starting from the Wilcox Campground, this hike is 12km roundtrip. If you're just looking to stretch your legs a bit, you don't have to go the full distance, you can hike as far as the first opening.Along the route, you'll take in the expanse of th...
Explore the Athabasca Ice Caves
3.0
1 mi
The Icefields Parkway is without a doubt one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Just off the road, you’ll find one of Jasper’s hidden gems where you can explore this stunning ice cave. Venture inside (with extreme caution) to marvel at the...
Hike along the Athabasca Glacier
4.7
3 mi
/ 700 ft gain
This is not an advertisement for the guided tour, but you will see so much more of the glacier than if you do a bus tour or just visit the roped off visitor area. Do you research and you can find a company that will take you up onto the glacier sa...
