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  • Sections E and F: Jasper National Park Closure

    Sections E and F: Jasper National Park Closure

    Sections E and F:

    Jasper National Park, remains closed. All permits and reservations in Jasper through March 31, 2025 will be automatically cancelled and refunds issued. Highway 16 and the Icefields Parkway (93N) are open but no stopping and services are limited. This means the GDT is open from Owen Creek trailhead (e1) to Cataract Pass (e12), noting hikers cannot enter Jasper National Park at Cataract Pass and have to backtrack and exit at the Sunset Pass trail junction (e6). There are no detours available.

  • Section D: Fire Update

    Section D: Fire Update

    The Blaeberry and Amiskwi valleys have reopened, meaning Section D of the GDT can be thru-hiked. The GDTA has assessed the section of the GDT impacted by wildfire north of Amiskwi Pass, and there is significant damage to the trail. The GDTA recommends hikers avoid the damaged section by following Ensign Creek Road between km 587.2 and the start of the Collie Creek Alternate @ km 593.3. BC Wildfire Service still reports the Blaeberry fire as “being held” but please check current status prior to attempting this section of the trail. 

  • BC Trails Day – June 3rd

    BC Trails Day – June 3rd

    Join us on Saturday, June 3 at the Elk Pass Trail Head in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park between 9am and 4pm in celebration of BC Trails Day!

    While this event is being held in Alberta, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is an important access point to the GDT and trails and parks in BC. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and share our experiences on the trail. For those thinking about hiking the GDT (in whole or in part) and wanting to learn more, or supporters who want to stop in to say hi, all are welcome. We’ll also have details on nearby portions of the trail that pass through Elk Lakes and Height of the Rockies Provincial Parks.

    We love the trails that make up the GDT and during the last few years more than ever we’ve realized how lucky our community is to have such amazing trail networks available to us. It’s thanks to the volunteers and trail caretakers that we all get to enjoy the beautiful wild spaces in our backyard.

    Communities, groups, and outdoor enthusiasts all over BC (and occasionally in Alberta too!) are organizing events to celebrate beautiful trails and show their appreciation for all the work done by volunteers and local trail caretakers in partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC. If you’re not near Peter Lougheed check out some of the other great events going on.

    For more event information on BC Trails Day, visit www.orcbc.ca/bctrailsday