Elevation gain 985 m. Trailhead about 18 km from Jasper townsite on Maligne Road. A relatively steep climb leads to an alpine meadow. Hikers must ford a small creek to reach the campsite. Access to the Skyline Trail is 3.5 km beyond the campsite.
Elevation gain nil.
The trail travels along the valley bottom to a bridged crossing of the Athabasca River. Fording of the Chaba River is necessary and can be difficult when the river is high. Elevation gain 700 m. The trail tends to remain wet throughout the season but all major crossings are bridged. The pass area is a lovely alpine meadow, but the remainder of the trail lies in heavy timber.