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Jumbo Pass

A short, steep climb to alpine meadows and a wall of glaciers in British Columbia's Purcell Mountains.

  • 9 km
  • 4–5 hours
  • challenging
  • Best Jul–Sep
  • Purcell Mountains
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Photo: @ryanlegroulx

The hike

Jumbo Pass sits on the divide between the Jumbo and Glacier creek valleys in the Purcell Mountains, west of Invermere. The trail climbs quickly through subalpine forest to wildflower meadows, a small backcountry cabin and a panorama of hanging glaciers and granite peaks.

The drive in on rough forest service roads keeps it quiet — you'll often have the ridge to yourself.

Plan your trip

Best months: Jul–Sep

Permits & fees
No permit for day hikes; the cabin is booked separately.
Getting there
From Invermere, drive the Jumbo Creek or Glacier Creek forest service roads; a high-clearance vehicle is needed.
Good to know
  • Check forest road conditions before driving in.
  • Grizzly country — carry bear spray.
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Checked October 2026. Distances and times are typical for the route above; conditions, permits and fees change — confirm with the official source before you go.