Mount Colin is an outstanding limestone peak in the Jasper area and definitely a true classic. Its popularity has waned over the years, for unknown reasons, in September 2007 when I climbed this peak we were only the second party to sign the summit register.

The Mt. Colin Traverse is a beautiful 4th class ridge adventure with a occasional Cheval moves on an excellent limestone ridge.

This unsung classic deserves more attention, it is one of the best routes I've ever climbed.

Getting There

From Jasper, head up the Maligne Lake road and turn off at the Sixth bridge turnoff. The parking area is the start of the Overlander Trail. Hike up the trail for approximately 7 km until you reach Garonne Creek Drainage. A faint "trail" gains the ridges on the north side of the creek and follows the rim of the canyon. Tricky routefinding and exposed scrambling brings you eventually back down to the creek (up river of steep canyon).

Continue hiking up the creek until it makes a right angle turn south, gain the fain trail above the creek and into the sub-alpine forest. Colin Centennial Hut awaits you at the top of a steep hill.

Red Tape

Parks Canada entry pass paid at park gate.

Parks Canada wilderness pass and hut fees through the Alpine Club of Canada if staying at hut.

You can do a voluntary registration with the wardens if you wish.

Camping

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External Links

http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/facility/mt_colin.html - info on the hut

http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/jasperhinton/ - the local Section