GUNUNG · Canada

Mount Edith Cavell

Information

Elevation: 3.363 m
Country: Canada (CA)
Location / Range: South Jasper Ranges, Canadian Rockies
Mountain type: Puncak non-vulkanik / non-volcanic mountain
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 52.6672, -118.0567
Difficulty: Path of the Glacier dan Cavell Meadows: sedang menurut Parks Canada; East Ridge: alpine III, 5.3. Akses Cavell Road tutup musim 2026.
Best Season: Akses Cavell Road tutup sepanjang musim 2026; keterangan musim panas dalam laporan lama bukan status buka.
Permits & Rules: Ikuti penutupan Parks Canada; Cavell Road tetap tutup musim 2026 (diperiksa 12 September 2026).
Hazards: Batu jatuh, runtuhan salju/es dan medan tidak stabil; jangan mendekati Angel Glacier atau tepi Cavell Pond. East Ridge memiliki eksposur serta lintasan salju/es.

Description

Mount Edith Cavell (3,363 m) stands in the South Jasper Ranges of Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. This non-volcanic mountain is known for Angel Glacier on its north face. Its first ascent was recorded in 1915; the East Ridge is an alpine III, 5.3 climb. As checked on 12 September 2026, Parks Canada says Cavell Road remains closed for the 2026 season; older hiking accounts should be read as archives.

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Routes

Cavell Meadows Trail

Sedang / Moderate; 6–7 km PP/return; akses 2026 tutup

+500 m 3–5 jam / hours (historical guide)

Historical guide data: 6–7 km return through forest to alpine meadows, gaining 500 m. Cavell Road is closed for the 2026 season. Stay on the trail to protect vegetation.

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East Ridge (Pendakian Puncak)

Alpine III, 5.3; pendakian teknis / technical climb

21.00 km +1700 m 13 jam / hours (traverse, laporan/report 2013)

Archived 2013 traverse: East Ridge ascent and West Ridge descent, 21 km with 1,700 m gain reported by Explor8ion. Exposed rock and summit ice require technical skills. Cavell Road is closed for the 2026 season; see Parks Canada references in the profile.

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Path of the Glacier Trail

Sedang / Moderate; akses 2026 tutup

1.60 km +70 m 1 jam / 1 hour (historical guide)

Historical guide data: a 1.6 km return walk to the Cavell Pond viewpoint, retracing the trail. Cavell Road is closed for the 2026 season. Do not descend to the pond shore.

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Climbing Experiences

Archived Cavell hiking and East Ridge climbing accounts. Parks Canada lists Cavell Road as closed for the 2026 season; older videos and reports do not establish current access.

References

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