Landmark
Maligne trailhead
KM 0 · 1,690 m (5,545 ft)
Booked one camp per night, in order
Skyline Trail Permit (Jasper)
Jasper National Park · Alberta, Canada
A 44.1 km point-to-point route from the Maligne trailhead to the Signal trailhead, almost 25 km of it above treeline, with six backcountry campgrounds. A backcountry camping permit is mandatory for every overnight trip.
Get an alert when any night of your Skyline Trail itinerary opens.
How booking the Skyline Trail works
Skyline Trail (Jasper): Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Parks Canada takes the bookings. Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783.
The two passes of the Skyline Trail
44.1 kilometers (27.4 miles) from Maligne trailhead to Signal trailhead, over two passes.
Km 0 at Maligne trailhead
Pass
Little Shovel Pass
- DISTANCE
- 10.3 km (6.4 mi)
- ELEVATION
- 2,240 m (7,349 ft)
From Little Shovel Campground · ≈8.3 km (5.2 mi)+208 m (+682 ft)over 2 km (1.2 mi)
Distance 10.3 km (6.4 mi) of 44 km (27.4 mi)
Skyline Trail key landmarks
Skyline Trail elevation
KM 0 TO 44 · 1,160 TO 2,320 MMap of the Skyline Trail (Jasper), Maligne trailhead to Signal trailhead
9 of 9 places in this section
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How to get a Skyline Trail permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
- Distance
- 44.1 km (27.4 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Skyline Trail on reservation.pc.gc.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check reservation.pc.gc.ca and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 911. When the operator answers, say you are in the backcountry of Jasper National Park, have an emergency and need the Warden Service. With a satellite phone, call 1 780 852 3100. Cell phones are not always reliable in the backcountry.
How much a Skyline Trail permit costs
Skyline Trail permit fee: CA$15.00 per person per night; reservation fee CA$11.50 online or CA$13.50 by phone, per stay.
Skyline Trail FAQ
How do I book the Skyline Trail in Jasper?
Reserve each campground night on the Parks Canada Reservation Service at reservation.pc.gc.ca. A backcountry permit is mandatory for all overnight trips.
When do Skyline Trail reservations open?
Jasper backcountry camping has a single launch. In 2026 it was Wednesday, January 28 at 8 am Mountain time. Parks Canada had not published the 2027 date on October 29, 2026.
How long is the Skyline Trail?
44.1 km (27.4 mi) one way, in 2 to 3 days.
Which way should I hike the Skyline Trail?
Most hikers go south to north, from the Maligne trailhead to the Signal trailhead, because it has less net climbing. It is not a rule.
Can I get a Skyline Trail reservation if it is full?
Campsite nights from a cancellation go back on sale. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.