4 KM Wildfire Hike with Lunch in Jasper National Park

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About this activity

In July 2024, a massive wildfire ripped through Jasper National Park, ravaging over 33,000 hectares of land. A year later, the 55-million-year-old land, without its canopy of leaves, reveals recovering flora, returning wildlife and a healthy future.

On Wildfire Peak-Nic, you will be hiking 4 KM through the severely impacted site of the Complex Wildfire to one of Jasper’s prominent peaks. As your guide leads you through new growth forest emerging from the ash, you will learn to identify various species of plants, wildflowers and mushrooms, learn about history, geology, forestry, wildfires and observe wildlife from a safe distance. Once at the peak, you will take in 360-degree views of the different yet stunning vistas for miles and learn about the roles and benefits of a wildfire over a hot lunch with your guide.

Beautiful in its own way, this is one-of-a-kind experience and a unique immersion into the aftermath of the powerful forces of nature.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Jasper Food Tours

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hiking Poles
Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

In July 2024, a massive wildfire ripped through Jasper National Park, ravaging over 33,000 hectares of land. This was the largest wildfire in Jasper National Park in over 100 years. A year later, the 55-million-year-old land, without its canopy of leaves, reveals recovering flora, returning wildlife and a healthy future. On Wildfire Peak-Nic, you will be hiking 4 KM through severely impacted site of the Complex Wildfire to one of Jasper’s prominent peaks. As your guide leads you through new growth forest emerging from the ash, you will learn to identify various species of plants, wildflowers and mushrooms, learn about history, geology, forestry, wildfires and observe wildlife from a safe distance. Once at the peak, you will take in 360-degree views of the different yet stunning vistas for miles and learn about the roles and benefits of a wildfire over a hot lunch with your guide. **Note: Lunch is no longer cooked at the top, it is a packed lunch. This is due to the change in landscape from the wildfires and the lack of wind shelters. Beautiful in its own way, this is one-of-a-kind experience and a unique immersion into the aftermath of the powerful forces of nature.

Stop 1
Old Fort Point Loop Trail

Warm Chicken or Veggie Wrap

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is a 5 minute drive from Jasper. Head south on Hazel Avenue then turn left at Old Fort point Road, continue to parking lot. Park at the parking lot just passed the bridge.

End point

The meeting point is a 5 minute drive from Jasper. Head south on Hazel Avenue then turn left at Old Fort point Road, continue to parking lot. Park at the parking lot just passed the bridge.