Tonquin valley - Jasper National Park Backcountry

Hey folks,

I made this while ago and put my research on this hike here so we can make the best decision:

1- The Parks Canada Guide: 
        http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/jasper/activ/ap-bc/sugg-sentiers_trip-ideas/Tonquin.aspx

2- Highlights:       
     - 43.7 km, 2-3 days
    - No campfire
    - 7 campgrounds along the way
    - Tends to be quite muddy and the bugs can be bad
    - Late summer are the best time to hike the Tonquin Valley. 

3- Direction:
   - Two trail head:
         1) Portal Creek (16 km from Jasper)
        2) Astoria Creek ((29 km from Jasper)

Directions to Portal Creek Trailhead

Portal Creek on Marmot Road (16 km from Jasper). This trailhead is accessible year-round.

From JasperTake the Icefields Parkway towards Banff, and turn right immediately after the park gate, onto Highway 93A. Continue along 93A for 2.4 km, and turn right onto Marmot Road. The trailhead is on your left at km 12 of the road, marked by a hiker sign.

From Banff and Lake LouiseFollow the Icefields Parkway north towards Jasper. Turn left at the junction to highway 93A and Athabasca Falls, 200 km north of Lake Louise. Continue along 93A for 21.5 km, and turn left onto Marmot Road. The trailhead is on your left at km 12 of the road, marked by a hiker sign.

Directions to Astoria Creek Trailhead

Cavell Road (29 km from Jasper): The road is typically open to vehicles from mid-June to October 15.

From JasperTake the Icefields Parkway towards Banff, and turn right immediately after the park gate, onto highway 93A. Continue along 93A for 5.2 km, and turn right onto the Edith Cavell Road. The trailhead is across from Hostelling International’s (HI) Edith Cavell Hostel,
at km 12 of the road. 

From Banff and Lake LouiseFollow the Icefields Parkway north towards Jasper. Turn left at the junction to Highway 93A and Athabasca Falls, 200 km north of Lake Louise. Continue for 18.8 km, and turn left onto the Edith Cavell Road. The trailhead is across from Hostelling International’s (HI) Edith Cavell Hostel, at km 12 of the road.

4- Cost:

    Vancouver To Jasper:   Car (8hrs)    - 
     Jasper to Astoria Trail Head:   Car (TBD hrs)
     Hike 3 days:
     Portal to Astoria:
     Astoria to Vancouver:

5 - Map