Trail is located within David Thompson Country near the entrance into Jasper National Park. The trail difficulty has been rated as extreme because of an elevation gain of 1100m in the first 6 km. You are rewarded with an excellent view at the top of the pass. The descent into Landslide Lake is very steep. The lake has rainbow trout so come prepared. Like everywhere in the David Thompson area there are no defined campsites but please think of others.
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Directions
Both ends of trail are on Hiway 11. South end of trail is 8.7km West of Siffleur Falls parking area / 18.4km East of Sask River Xing (Hiway 93 / Parkway) North End of trail is just south of Cline River.
ByPosted By: lance.618
- Mon Nov 22 00:31:50 EST 2010
UpsideChallenging, the approach through the pass has spectacular panoramas. Excellent fishing.
DownsideThe trail is a little poorly marked in some spots, not bad on the south approach (head for the lake, or head for the pass) but heading out along the Cline river we had to backtrack up and out of a ravine. As well as the "fly-in hikers" have tendencies to be loud boisterous drunks burning any and all firewood
CommentIt would be so much better if there were no fly-ins.
ByPosted By: mmathieu
- Thu Jun 26 19:34:42 EDT 2008
Upside- wonderful sceneries - round-trip possible if there's too much snow on the pass (seems to be often necessary for those who are not prepared for snow hiking) - fires allowed - easy access to water all along the trail
Comment3 days would allow you to go to the lake of the falls on the same trip. This hike is not extreme if you start by the north end of the trail. I would say it's moderate, even available for beginners. Just be aware that the way up to the lake is pretty tiring, much more than the way back.
ByPosted By: 9bennett
- Sun Jun 01 21:12:16 EDT 2008
Not Rated
Upside-fairly well marked trail most of the way -interesting terrain with a few creek crosssings that had sturdy trees laid across them so I didn't have to get feet wet. -good cardiovascular workout - we did about 30km in one day up and back - bring moleskin along (I wish I had)
Downside- May 30, 2008 snow still on trail last 1 km or so before landslide lake. Trail not visible in snow at that point and the going was treacherous with all the big boulders in the way so we turned back. - many deadfalls across the trail, especially after the junction that turns off to lake of the falls - just prior to that junction there is a mudslide area along entry creek that would be impassable in wet conditions- one would have to take a steep hike above the mudslide to find secure ground to hike on. We went to Entry Lake, a very small lake a few km before landslide lake and it was still covered in ice, I'm sure that Landslide Lake at a higher elevation would also have been covered in ice as well. Spring is about 3 weeks later than usual in this area.
CommentWe went in from the Cline River entrance with day packs of about 15 pounds. We did about 30 km in and out. Hiking all the way to Landslide Lake in one day would be very difficult with 30+ pound packs. There are numerous campsite alternatives before the Lake of the falls junction, but not many alternatives after that point.
ByPosted By: NW Brazeau
- Tue Feb 20 20:23:50 EST 2007
Upside-good fishing and dayhiking opportunities
Downside-its not protected by park or wilderness area
CommentI've hiked the trail and agree but for one thing...its Cutthroat trout.
ByPosted By: wildminks
- Mon Jan 15 23:24:01 EST 2007
Upside- many campsites throughout area - very fast elevation gain - trail is in decent condition
Downside- may be too steep for beginner/novice hikers - water source from glacier is almost gone...
CommentI would suggest you give yourself/party 2 days to complete this if you plan to hiking all the way thru, there are lots of places to set up and the area is to good to pass up...
Posted By: lance.618
Posted By: mmathieu
