Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Fiddle Pass (to Miette Hot Springs)

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    • Take Upper Whitehorse Creek Trail for 7.5 km.
    • At the junction, take the right fork and continue up a steep horse trail and past scree slopes. The trail climbs most of the way for 4.1 km to Fiddle Backcountry Campground, located at tree line.
    • 2.4 km farther along, past a flat meadow and small tarn, a final climb takes you to Fiddle Pass with magnificent views of Whitehorse Creek and Harlequin Mountain, and into Jasper National Park.
    • If you are continuing into Jasper National Park (JNP):
      • The hike to Miette Hot Springs is another 26 km. For details, consult JNP trail guides.
      • The Fiddle Pass/Miette Hot Springs Trail is not suitable for mountain bikes.
      • Wilderness passes must be purchased for overnight stays in the backcountry in JNP.
      • Obtain a wilderness pass through the Parks Canada trail office (500 Connaught Drive, P.O. Box 10, Jasper, Alberta, Canada, TOE 1EO); PH: 780-852-6177; FAX: 780-852-1865; EMAIL: [email protected]; WEBSITE: www.pc.gc.ca/jasper
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    Length 14 km one-way to Jasper National Park boundary OR 40 km total to Miette Hot Springs
    Elevation: 530 m
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    Trails: Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park | All Parks
    Updated: Mar 20, 2025