Parker Ridge

About 4 km (21/2 mi.) further north a winding path climbs 275 m (903 ft) from the car park up to Parker Ridge.

Parker Ridge is a popular day hike, about 6 km / 3.7 miles in length. The trail leads up a rather uninspiring mountain side above the highway and is moderately difficult. At the top of the trail hikers are rewarded with beautiful views over the backside of the ridge which looks out over the Saskatchewan Glacier. The glacier stretches

11 km / 7 mi. and is the longest glacier tongue of the Columbia Icefield. Mountain goats can often be seen on the ridge. Parker Ridge is a particularly attractive area in summer when the wild flowers are in bloom.