Mount Wilcox also known as “Wilcox Peak”, located near District No. 12, Alberta, Canada. Mount Wilcox is a 12.7 kilometer lightly trafficked trail located in Jasper National Park, Canada . The trial is mostly used for hiking and also it offers the best chance to see wildlife. Mount Wilcox offers the hikers easy access to alpine meadows as well as stunning views of the peaks and glaciers of Columbian Icefield. This tends to be the best place for hiking lovers.
Hiking and Camping in Mount Wilcox:
The direct approach begins from behind the Icefield Info Center and there is also an approach from the Wilcox campground. As you hike up the trail to Wilcox Pass Information Kiosk, the trail is very steep from there. You will able to view many delicate twinflower plants and small wetlands and ponds through the trial. The thin air and the rocky path make the trial a bit hard but it is overwhelmed by the incredible sight, the Wilcox trial offers. A large rock cairn marks the Wilcox lookout which is 1.2 kilometers away from the pass. You will encounter a lot of wildlife while hiking. There is also a certain campground to rest in between the hike. Mount Wilcox is one of the best trekking places in Canada.
How to reach Mount Wilcox:
Wilcox parking lot is 3 km south of the Icefields Discovery Center in the Wilcox Creek Campground. The trailhead starts on the left after you turn off the highway.
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit Mount Wilcox trail is from May to October.