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Roche à Perdrix
Jasper National Park, Alberta
August 23, 2003

Distance: 6.3 m
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 1155 m

Given the exotic name, I was expecting Roche à Perdrix to be a little more exciting. it is, however, mostly a hike but one worthwhile because of the views.

The route begins on a trail on the northwest ridge but diverts to the left side of the ridge to run under massive cliffs. Eventually it starts to curve right until under the summit where Dinah and I hiked and scrambled up the east slope.

KML and GPX Tracks


Roche à Perdrix from the highway


On the trail


Athabasca River appears below


Hiking along the base of the cliff


Distinct fold in the rock along the path


Hiking up below the cliffs


Ascending the backside


Mostly a hike up


Some scrambling near the top


Looking across the river


On the summit plateau


For those who wish, it's possible to explore further


Going back down


83 F/4 Miette

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