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Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint – Glacier viewpoint loop from Wilcox Creek Campground

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Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint – Glacier viewpoint loop from Wilcox Creek Campground

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Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint – Glacier viewpoint loop from Wilcox Creek Campground

01:18

3.20km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Jasper National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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562 m

Small wooden bridge

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1.21 km

Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint

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This view of the Glacier is much better than the direct trail that a lot of people hike on the other side of the valley.

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1.57 km

View of the Athabasca Glacier from the Red Chairs

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Great place with a good view of the glacier

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1.57 km

Red Chairs Viewpoint, Jasper National Park

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First views of the trail above the tree line. The trail is open until now in winter. The red chairs invite you to take a break to contemplate the glaciers.

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1.58 km

Glacier viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

14°C

1°C

23 %

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Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint – Glacier viewpoint loop from Wilcox Creek Campground

Small wooden bridge

Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint

View of the Athabasca Glacier from the Red Chairs

Red Chairs Viewpoint, Jasper National Park

Glacier viewpoint

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