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Jasper National Park's historical trail networks have consistently been expanded and maintained for all to enjoy.

Maligne Canyon and Maligne River

Whether you are wanting to experience Jasper's outback wilderness, or take a quick hike around a beautiful glacial fed lake, Canada's National Parks have something for everyone.

The below information is a quick reference to Jasper's hiking trails and any standard restrictions as set out by Parks Canada.

Hiking near the Jasper Townsite - Easy Hiking Trail Network

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
Jasper Discovery trail8.3 km2-3 hours120 m11EasyYesYesNo
Wapiti trail9.4 km2-4 hours0 m12EasyYesYesYes
Bighorn8.6 km2-4 hours33 m13EasyYesYesYes
Red Squirrel2 km1 hour0 m14EasyYesYesYes


Across the Athabasca River

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
Old Fort Point loop3.8 km1-2 hours130 m1, 1a    ModerateNoYesNo
The Overlander trail31 km10-12 hours65 m10ModerateYesYesYes
Maligne Canyon4.4 km2-4 hours100 m7g, 7ModerateNoYesNo
Lake Annette loop (Clifford E. Lee trail)2.4 km1-1.5 hours0 m4dEasyNoYesNo


West and Southwest of Jasper

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
Caledonia Lake8 km4-6 hours97 m3ModerateYesYesYes
Virl, Dorothy and Christine Lakes8.6 km4-6 hours250 m60, 60aModerateYesYesYes
The Whistlers Summit trail2.2 km1-2 hours150 m5aModerateNoYesNo
The Whistlers trail13.6 km5-8 hours1200 m5DifficultNoYesNo


Maligne Lake area

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   

Opal Hills loop

8.2 km

4-6 hours460 m22DifficultNoNoNo
Bald Hills10.4 km4-6 hours500 m23DifficultNo

No

No
Moose Lake loop2.7 km1-2 hours59 m20EasyNoYesNo
Mary Schaffer loop3.2 km1-2 hours0 m21EasyNoYesNo
Lorraine Lake and Mona Lake5.2 km2-3 hours80 m100EasyNoYesNo


Geraldine Lakes area

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
First Geraldine Lake3.6 km1-2 hours200 m120ModerateNoYesNo


Pyramid bench

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
Pyramid trail10.4 km2-4 hours118 m15ModerateYesYesYes
Cottonwood Creek loop5.1 km1-2 hours60 m2, 2a, 11ModerateYesYesYes
Patricia Lake loop4.8 km2-3 hours60 m6c, 6, 6cModerateYesYesYes
Mina-Riley Lakes loop9 km3-4 hours172 m8ModerateYesYesYes


South of Jasper's townsite

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
Valley of the Five Lakes4.5 km2 hours66 m9, 9b, 9aModerateYesYesYes
Wabasso Lake6.4 km2-3 hours38 m9ModerateYesYesYes


Mount Edith Cavell area

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
Path of the Glacier trail1.4 km1 hour70 m41ModerateNoYesNo
Cavell Meadows trail7 km3-5 hours500 m42ModerateNoNoNo


Icefield Parkway

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
Athabasca Falls200 m0.5 hourMinimalModerateNoYesNo
Lower Sunwapta Falls2.6 km1 hour87 m125ModerateNoYesNo
Forefield trail3.6 km1-2 hoursMinimal53ModerateNoYesNo
Toe of the Athabasca Glacier1.8 km1 hour60 m52ModerateNoYesNo
Nigel Pass14.4 km5 hours365 m130ModerateNoYesYes
Wilcox Pass2.4 km return to first viewpoint; 8 km return to pass1 hour return to first viewpoint, 2-3 hours return to Pass390 m50ModerateNoYesNo
Parker Ridge5.4 km3 hours250 m51ModerateNoYesNo


Miette Hotsprings area

Trail    Distance (round trip)    Time            Elevation    Trail #    Level of difficulty    Biking    Dogs    Horses   
Sulphur Skyline8 km4-6 hours700 m30DifficultNoYesNo
Pocahontas Mine trail800 m lower loop, 1.7 km upper loop

20 min for lower loop, 45 min for upper loop

0 m31/32EasyNoYesNo
Jasper House trail0.7 km20 min0 m33EasyNoYesNo