Day hiking in Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park
Portions of Jasper National Park remain closed or affected due to impacts from the Jasper Wildfire. Please check for up to date information.
Stay on designated trails
Please stay on designated trails and respect all closures as there may be partial trail closures where work is still needed.
Tree assessment and dangerous tree removal have only been completed on designated trails and areas marked as open. Wandering off trails can harm delicate ecosystems and also puts YOU at risk.
Closures and relevant trail information is shared on the Jasper National Park Trail Conditions page.
Since Jasper National Park was established in 1907, its historical trail networks have been expanded and maintained for everyone wanting to experience Jasper’s wilderness. Whether you are strolling along the shores of Maligne Lake or hiking all day in the alpine, the following information will help you plan a trip that is right for you.
Explore the trails
Jasper Connector Trails
Across the river
Across the river
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Time | Elevation | Trail # | Level of difficulty | Biking | Dogs | Horses |
| Old Fort Point Loop | 3.8 km | 1-2 hours | 130 m | 1, 1a | Moderate | No | Yes | No |
| Overlander Trail | 31 km | 10-12 hours | 65 m | 10 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maligne Canyon | 4.4 km | 2-4 hours | 100 m | 7g 7 |
Moderate |
Yes No |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Lake Annette Loop | 2.4 km | 1-1.5 hours | 0 m | 4d | Easy | No | Yes | No |
West and Southwest of Jasper
West and Southwest of Jasper
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Time | Elevation | Trail # | Level of difficulty | Biking | Dogs | Horses |
| Caledonia Lake | 8 km | 4-6 hours | 97 m | 3 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virl, Dorothy and Christine Lakes | 8.6 km | 4-6 hours | 250 m | 60, 60a | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Whistlers Summit Trail | 2.2 km | 1-2 hours | 150 m | 5a | Moderate | No | Yes | No |
| The Whistlers Trail | 13.6 km | 5-8 hours | 1200 m | 5 | Difficult | No | Yes | No |
Maligne Lake
Maligne Lake
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Time | Elevation | Trail # | Level of difficulty | Biking | Dogs | Horses |
|
Opal Hills Loop |
8.2 km |
4-6 hours | 460 m | 22 | Difficult | No | No | No |
| Bald Hills | 10.4 km | 4-6 hours | 500 m | 23 | Difficult | No |
No |
No |
| Moose Lake Loop | 2.7 km | 1-2 hours | 59 m | 20 | Easy | No | Yes | No |
| Mary Schäffer Loop | 3.2 km | 1-2 hours | 0 m | 21 | Easy | No | Yes | No |
| Lorraine Lake and Mona Lake | 5.2 km | 2-3 hours | 80 m | 100 | Easy | No | No | No |
Pyramid Bench
Pyramid Bench
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Time | Elevation | Trail # | Level of difficulty | Biking | Dogs | Horses |
| Pyramid Trail | 10.4 km | 2-4 hours | 118 m | 15 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cottonwood Creek Loop | 5.1 km | 1-2 hours | 60 m | 2, 2a, 11 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Patricia Lake Loop | 4.8 km | 2-3 hours | 60 m | 6 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mina-Riley Lakes Loop | 9 km | 3-4 hours | 172 m | 8 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
South of town
South of town
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Time | Elevation | Trail # | Level of difficulty | Biking | Dogs | Horses |
| Valley of the Five Lakes | 4.6 km | 2 hours | 66 m | 9a, 9b, 9 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wabasso Lake | 6.4 km | 2-3 hours | 38 m | 9 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mount Edith Cavell
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Time | Elevation | Trail # | Level of difficulty | Biking | Dogs | Horses |
| Path of the Glacier Trail | 1.4 km | 1 hour | 70 m | 41 | Moderate | No | Yes | No |
| Cavell Meadows Trail | 7 km | 3-5 hours | 500 m | 42 | Moderate | No | No | No |
Icefield Parkway
Icefield Parkway
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Time | Elevation | Trail # | Level of difficulty | Biking | Dogs | Horses |
| Athabasca Falls | 200 m | 0.5 hour | Minimal | Moderate | No | Yes | No | |
| Lower Sunwapta Falls | 2.6 km | 1 hour | 87 m | 125 | Moderate | No | Yes | No |
| Forefield Trail | 3.6 km | 1-2 hours | Minimal | 53 | Moderate | No | Yes | No |
| Toe of the Athabasca Glacier | 1.8 km | 1 hour | 60 m | 52 | Moderate | No | Yes | No |
| Nigel Pass | 14.4 km | 5 hours | 365 m | 130 | Moderate | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wilcox Pass | 2.4 km return to first viewpoint; 8 km return to pass | 1 hour return to first viewpoint, 2-3 hours return to Pass | 390 m | 50 | Moderate | No | Yes | No |
| Parker Ridge | 5.4 km | 3 hours | 250 m | 51 | Moderate | No | Yes | No |
Miette Hotsprings
Miette Hotsprings
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Time | Elevation | Trail # | Level of difficulty | Biking | Dogs | Horses |
| Sulphur Skyline | 8 km | 4-6 hours | 700 m | 30 | Difficult | No | Yes | No |
| Miette Mine Trail | 800 m lower loop, 1.7 km upper loop |
20 min for lower loop, 45 min for upper loop |
0 m | 31/32 | Easy | No | Yes | No |
| Jasper House Viewpoint | 0.7 km | 20 min | 0 m | 33 | Easy | No | Yes | No |
Day Hiking Guide
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