Road Trip Guide: Conquering Mount Edith Cavell
Canada, north-america
14 km
1,767 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, so you HAVE to check out the road to Mount Edith Cavell, hidden away in Alberta's Jasper National Park! This peak was named after a super brave WWI nurse, which already gives it a cool backstory.
The road itself is about 14 km from the old parkway, Highway 93A, and winds its way up to a parking lot with incredible views. It's paved the whole way (phew!), but be warned, it's called Cavell Road for a reason!
It's a pretty steep climb gaining 551 meters, with some sections hitting a 12% gradient. Expect a twisty, narrow ride with some seriously tight switchbacks. Honestly, leave the trailers and big RVs (over 7m) at home – there's a drop-off point at the start just for that.
Because it's nestled so high in the Rockies, this beauty is usually snowed in from mid-October to mid-June. But when it's open? Think sub-alpine forests, stunning scenery, and views for days. Give yourself about 30 minutes to cruise to the parking lot, but you'll want to stop and soak it all in!
Where is it?
Road Trip Guide: Conquering Mount Edith Cavell is located in Canada (north-america). Coordinates: 56.5648, -107.9399
Road Details
- Country
- Canada
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 14 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,767 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 56.5648, -107.9399
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