Trailhead Access

From the north end of Invermere follow signs to Panorama Resort (18kms), and continue along the gravel Toby Creek road for 20 kms to the abandoned Mineral King mine.  Just past the tailings field turn right and follow the Jumbo Creek Forest Service Road north.  Park along the road at the 15.8 km mark where a signed old spur road will lead you to the trailhead.

Glacier Creek Access - Head north on the Duncan Lake FS Road for 11.8 kms from its junction with Hwy 31 just south of Cooper Creek.  Turn right onto the Glacier Creek Road follow it for 23 kms to the 2^nd bridge.  Take the right fork for 4 kms to the trailhead on the left.  Contact the Kootenay Lake Forest District (250-825-1100) for details on the 4.2 km trail.

Jumbo Pass looking southwest to Cauldron Glacier

Trail Description

The steep ascent towards the alpine meadows of Jumbo Pass begins along an old roadway.  After 500 metres and two creek crossings (difficult at high water) turn right off of the roadbed onto the actual trail.  The dense forest cover thins eventually breaking into a large avalanche path at the base of a vertical rock face, the northern flank of Bastille Mountain.  The trail tread is less distinct beyond this halfway point and is identified by orange blazes and flagging.  The route travels over several rock bands, through larch forested alpine meadows, and past small lakes as the pass is approached.  Views in the pass area are expansive.

The Jumbo Pass Cabin, a B.C. Forest Service facility, is located 500 metres north of the pass.  Reservations for overnight use must be made through the Invermere Forest District office.