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Elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and caribou Maligne must have established their own pathways through At Maligne Lake, you can walk the lakeshore, enjoy a Opal Hills Loop Jasper National Park long before humans arrived forest trail or hike to the top of an easy peak. in the Rockies about 11 000 years ago. Lake Loop 20 Maligne Road DAY HIKING Indigenous peoples, followed by explorers, fur-company 2.7 km loop; elevation gain/loss: 59 m; 1-2 hours Trailhead: The parking lot at the end of the Maligne Lake Road, starting at the TOP 5 employees, railway surveyors and settlers discovered Bald Hills Kiosk REGIONS GUIDE and used these hoofed-animal trails. Since the park was This trail stays in the woods, but the landscape is fascinating with little hills and hollows among the overgrown debris of a huge established in 1907, its natural trail network has been landslide. Thousands of years ago, half a billion cubic metres of expanded and maintained for the benefit of everyone rock fell from the ridge on the other side of Maligne Lake, blocking the valley and enlarging the lake to its present size. 22 wanting to experience Jasper’s wilderness. Whether 21 Mary Schäffer Loop Mona you are strolling along the shores of Maligne Lake or hiking all day in the alpine, this 3.2 km loop; no elevation gain; 1-2 hours 100 Lake Trailhead: Turn in at the first parking lot at Maligne Lake. Take any path down guide will help you plan a trip that is safe, exciting and low impact. While we aim to to the shore and follow the paved trail left This trail is an easy stroll. Passing Curly Phillip’s historic Lorraine achieve high standards, inclement mountain weather and events can considerably 21 boathouse, the trail reaches a viewpoint that features a set of Lake change trail conditions instantly. interpretive panels. Leaving the shoreline, the trail passes through lichen-rich stands of pine, spruce and fragrant subalpine fir as it 23 Bald Hills 23 loops back to the parking lot. 10.4 km return; elevation gain/loss: 500 m; 4-6 hours 20 The best way to discover the park is to take a day and explore each of its 5 major Lorraine Lake and Mona Lake 100 Trailhead: The parking lot at the end of the Maligne Lake Road 5.2 km return; elevation gain/loss: 80 m; 2-3 hours This moderately steep trail travels along the old fire road up to Moose Maligne Lake Lake regions: 1 Around Town, 2 Maligne Valley, 3 Edith Cavell and 93A, 4 Miette Trailhead: The parking lot at the end of the Maligne Lake Road, starting at the treeline beside an alpine heather meadow. There are great views Skyline Kiosk of the mountains and Maligne Lake. Hot Springs, and 5 the Icefields Parkway. Each of them contains very unique N The trail climbs gently through a lodgepole pine forest. Both these Opal Hills Loop 22 23 terrain, waterways, wilderness and facilities. lie in hollows in landslide debris (see #20, Loop). 8.2 km loop; elevation gain/loss: 460 m; 4-6 hours 2 If you are after a longer walk, continue on to Little Shovel Pass Trailhead: The trail begins at the northeast corner of the farthest of the (20.6 km return; 548 m elevation gain). three lots to the left of the chalet

Wilcox Pass Easy Moderate Difficult Indian Paintbrush Hiking one of the steepest trails in Jasper rewards you with an alpine flower meadow and mountain vistas. This trail often Note: Distances given in the trail descriptions are approximate. has warnings or is closed during July and early August for bear Times given are on-trail times for hikers. activity.

Edith Cavell Area and Highway 93A Icefields Parkway Miette Hot Springs Area Plan Ahead and Prepare Legend EDITH CAVELL 53 Sulphur Skyline HikerRemember, only trail you are responsible for The Cavell area offers fragrant subalpine forest, new For these hikes, travel south from Jasper townsite Forefield Trail Mount King Hikeryour & horse own only trail safety. growth where a glacier recently retreated from the along Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway. The Icefield 3.6 km return; minimal elevation gain; 1-2 hours 3453 Edward 3 Highway• Before heading out, check trail and weather conditions Centre is 103 km from Jasper. Trailhead: Directly across from the Icefield Centre on-line or at an information centre (see below). valley, flowery alpine meadows and spectacularRiver Restricted access road Cross the moraines and glacial debris that the • Travel with a friend or group. Choose a trail suitable for the views of Mt. Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier. C 50 Parking a has left behind. least experienced member in your group. v Wilcox Pass BRITISH COLUMBIA e Disabled access parking l 52 • Pack adequate food, water, clothing, first aid kit, bear spray l 2.4 km return to the first viewpoint; 1 hour

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41 BRITISH COLUMBIA Hotel and parking maps. Be prepared for emergencies and changes in o 8 km return to the pass; elevation gain/loss: 390 m, 2-3 hours A t h a H Path of the Glacier Trail Lake a 1.8 km return; elevation gain/loss: 60 m; 1 hour b a s c weather.

d Mount a Trailhead: 3.1 km south of the Icefield Centre at the entrance of Wilcox Information 1.4 km return; elevation gain/loss: 70 m; 1 hour Trailhead: Across from the Icefield Centre, 3741at end of Toe of Glacier Road ( • Tell somebody where you are going, when you will be back

2 Campground Columbia Á Trailhead: The end of the Cavell Road 7 R and who to call if you do not return. Once across the bridge, you’re walking on glacially smoothed Ice explorer k i m Rise quickly above treeline to the expansive meadows of this v This short, well-used trail takes you toward the great north face of limestone surfaces that were under the ice in the 1950s. The e Exhibit t r o glacier-carved landscape. Bighorn sheep are often seen in this Stay on maintained trails Mt. Edith Cavell, across a rocky landscape recently covered with J upper loop provides great views of the toe of the glacier and a area. Trailhead glacial ice. s surrounding features. • To prevent trail damage, stay on the trail and avoid shortcuts. p e 51 r Lookout ) Parker Ridge Castleguard Leave what you find and take what you bring 42 5.4 km return; elevation gain/loss:3083 250 m; 3 hours South Washroom Cavell Meadows Trail Mountain 3580 • Pack out all garbage, including diapers and food waste. P Twin a Trailhead: 9 km south of the Icefield Centre 6 to 7 km return; elevation gain/loss: 500 m; 3-5 hours G t Warning! Walking on the Athabasca Glacier is Disabled• Dispose access ofwashroom human waste at least 70 m from any water l h a o After a series of switchbacks you’ll be rewarded with dramatic Trailhead: The end of the Cavell Road c f source. Bury solids 15 cm deep. Pack out toilet paper. ie t not safe. As the Athabasca Glacier recedes, the ice Commercial accommodation r h 0.4 views of the —headwaters of the North  T e • Artifacts like antlers, rocks, wildflowers, etc. are Take this moderately steep but well-graded trail through upper- r at the toe has become hollow and is collapsing. The a Twins Restaurant i Saskatchewan River. 3627 protected by law and must be left undisturbed. subalpine forest, treeline vegetation and the alpine region beyond. l North underlying water is extremely cold, fast moving and 3731 Tower 130 If you like to hike in the park’s high country, you Summer opening of the Cavell Meadows Trail may be delayed Nigel Pass unpredictable. There is a serious risk of injury, hypothermia and Twin HostelWater from lakes and streams 41 0.3 C C o l u m b i a I c e f i e l d normally have to wait until mid-June for the snow to until conditions are dry enough to prevent trail and vegetation avell Meadow RV-tent camping

Sorrow Peak s 14.4 km return; elevation gain/loss: 365 m; 5 hours drowning. Parasites can occur in any water body in the park and may

damage (usually around mid-July). 2.0 Tr go—except in the Miette Hot Springs area, where the  a contaminate the water supply. Boil your drinking water or 3020 m 42 il Trailhead: 13 km south of the Icefield Centre Glacier Tents-only campground 1.2 Over the years several people have died from falling into A consistent and gentle grade ensures that it doesn’t take long to trails are usually clear by late May. purify it with a water filter or iodine tablets. Cavell crevasses on the Athabasca Glacier. These deep, ice-cold cracks Dump station reach treeline as you head towards the wide-open scenery of the Backcountry (780-852-6177) Pond 3450 Summit & elevation point  0.8 in the glacier lie hidden below a thin covering of snow that may 31 1.2 Banff-Jasper park boundary. Stutfield A backcountry camping permit is required for any overnight Pocahontas3450 Mine Trail Contour intervals 50 metres Cavell collapse under a person’s(3451 weight. m) Lower loop: 800 m, 20 Peakminutes trip. Visit pc.gc.ca/jasperbackcountry for more information Glacier Saskatchewan and to book a trip. 32 Upper Loop: 1.7 km, 45 minutes Angel In 2017, access to Cavell area Glacier ICEFIELDS PARKWAY Glacier Athabasca Step back in time as you stroll through the old Pocahontas Mine Fishing - A National Park fishing licence is required. site. hiking will be by permit only. 3480 Kitchener Ask the Information Centre for additional guides on Andromeda 33 biking, backcountry and fishing. Please see our website for details. 3450 Trail 700 m return, 20 minutes How was your trip? A short walk to a viewpoint looking across the Please send us your comments at [email protected] and towards the Jasper House National Historic Site. report trail conditions to park staff. 2562 m Dome Glacier 140 3363 m 0.25 0 0.25 0.5 Source of the Springs Athabasca Kilometres 3442 1.2 km return; elevation gain/loss: 75 m; 30 min Safety estricted Trailhead: Miette Hot Springs parking lot Access 2 The trail begins with a walk through the ruins of the old Emergency

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t Angel Glacier f i themselves, where the sulphurous water comes out of the rock. e office (780-852-3100). Cell phone reception is unreliable. Hilda 3058 Sunw l a d p Stroller friendly. ta C R r i e Keep wildlife wild, and yourself safer Icefield Centre ve e 30 r k (2000 m) Sulphur Skyline Jasper (95 km) • Travel in groups and make noise to avoid surprise encounters. 8 km return; elevation gain/loss: 700 m; 4-6 hours  • Do not feed, touch or approach wildlife. Stay at least 30 m Icefield Trailhead: Miette Hot Springs parking lot Sunw 2884 Wilcox a away from most animals and 100 m away from bears. Hilda Creek c o Tangle p il 0 If you would like to reacht the summit of a peak, choose this a • Carry bear spray and know how to use it. P a Wilcox Falls s ce s Trail challenging trail.fi Ate the summit, the views of the 1 Pass ld • Pets must be on a leash at all times. Sunwapta s Wilcox (2375 m) Valley, Utopia Mountain and Ashlar Ridge are spectacular. Pass Parker Ridge (2035 m) Avalanches Parkway 1620 River Be careful when crossing snow slopes or when exposed Parkway Wilcox Caution: This area is well-known for afternoon cefields Lake to avalanche paths. 3 3211 Nigel thunderstorms.3000 Start early and stay below the treeline if the weather looks threatening. 130 1560 More Information BANFF JASPER NATIONAL NATIONAL Athabasca Nigel Pass Beauty Creek PARK PARK River MIETTE (1.6 km) JASPER TOWNSITE INFORMATION CENTRE: 780-852-6176 0 1 2 3 16 inton 0 km / HOT3 dmonton 00 km SPRINGS ICEFIELD CENTRE: 780-852-6288, open mid-April to mid-October WEBSITE: pc.gc.ca/jasper 31 32 125 JASPER TRAIL CONDITIONS REPORT: pc.gc.ca/jaspertrails Lower Pocahontas 5 WEATHER: weather.gc.ca 2.6 km return; elevation gain/loss: 87 m; 1 hour Trailhead: 54 km (30 min) south of Jasper on Hwy 93 AVALANCHE INFORMATION: pc.gc.ca/avalanche Miette Road Lower Sunwapta Falls is composed of three major waterfalls. BEAR INFORMATION: pc.gc.ca/bears-and-people The combination of solitude and open views to the surrounding MAPS AND GUIDE BOOKS: Friends of Jasper National Park at 780-852-4767 or www.friendsofjasper.com mountains make this short hike very rewarding.

33 Jasper House FOLLOW US ON: Athabasca Falls Miette Day-use area Hot Springs facebook.com/Jaspernp @JasperNP Trailhead: 30 km (20 min) south of Jasper, junction of Hwy 93 and 93A 16 Feel the spray of the Athabasca River as it thunders into the Talbot 30 Lake DONE WITH THIS BROCHURE? canyon below. Stay on designated trails and behind railings. The Please return it or share it with others. Également offert en français rock beyond is slippery and dangerous. 140 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER. Photo: C. Whitty C. Photo: PRINTED IN 03•2017 Photo: A. ZierVogel A. Photo: Jasper 26 km Jasper’s Easy Trails System Across the River West and Southwest of Jasper AROUND TOWN These easy multi-use trails provide opportunities to West of Jasper the Pyramid Bench is bordered by the These trails lie on the east side of the Athabasca River. explore and access areas close to the town of Jasper. and more lakes. Overlander iette ot prings Hinton 16 Jasper Discovery Trail Lake Annette Loop 13 Saturday Night Lake Loop Edmonton 1. 8.3 km loop; elevation gain/loss: 120 m; 2-3 hrs 2.4 km return; no elevation gain; 1-1.5 hour 4.2 km one way to Caledonia Lake; 2-3 hours or 24.6 km total loop; 10a 10 0.8 Trailhead: This loop around the town can be started nearly anywhere. Follow Trailhead: Lake Annette parking lot elevation gain/loss: 540 m; 7-9 hours the bear symbol. Trailhead: Cabin Creek Drive near the south-west end of Jasper Sixth This accessible interpretive trail offers a paved loop along the Bridge The Jasper Discovery Trail is split into three sections. Explore one shores of Lake Annette. Bicycles and horses are not permitted. A gentle uphill walk takes you past Marjorie Lake to Caledonia Lake. 1 part or travel the whole 8.3 km. There’s something to suit nearly From there the grade steepens toward Minnow Lake and the rest of Old Fort Point Loop everyone. Along the trail, look for signs, maps, markers and kiosks the Saturday Night Lake Loop; a long day-hike, a half-day bike ride to guide your way. 3.8 km loop; elevation gain/loss: 130 m; 1-2 hours or an easy overnight backpack (Wilderness Pass required). Pyramid Pramid ench Trailhead: From Highway 93A North, follow the Old Fort Point/ Island 1.6 Wapiti Trail access road. Cross the bridge and park in the lot on the right. Virl, Dorothy and Christine Lakes 26 1.1 aligne 8.6 km return; elevation gain/loss: 250 m; 4-6 hours 0.2 1 Fifth 4.7 km one way; no elevation gain; 1-2 hours Old Fort Point is a prominent bedrock hill standing 130 m above 1.1 Maligne Trailhead: 11.5 km west of Jasper off Highway 16 1.4 1.1 2i 2.6 Bridge anon Trailhead: The junction of Connaught Drive and Highway 93A North/Hazel the Athabasca River. The trail is steep in places, but it provides an Road h Avenue excellent view of Jasper and its surroundings. Steep in places, the hike to beautiful Christine Lake is well worth the 2 1.5 10 1.5 11 2h 1.8 Use this trail to access Whistlers and Wapiti campgrounds on 11 effort. Be careful crossing the railway tracks! Pyramid f Maligne Road Maligne Canyon 2h Highway 93. 14 Lake 0.5 1. 2.2 km one way; elevation gain/loss: 100 m; 1-2 hours Trail 2b 1.5 2g 0. Trailhead: Fifth Bridge, 8 km east of Jasper via Highway 16 and the Maligne 0.7 6.8 km one way; elevation gain: 1200 m; Beach l 0.4 Bighorn Road i 3-5 hours up; 2-3 hours down a 2j 1.1 Athabasca1.0 River 4.3 km one way; elevation gain/loss: 33 m; 1-2 hours r 0. aligne ake The Maligne Canyon Trail provides the best views of Jasper’s Trailhead: 2.8 km up the Whistlers Road T f 2. 0.6 2b Trailhead: The north-east end of the Jasper Discovery Trail 0.6 0.8 edicine ake famous limestone gorge. Water gushes from springs along the 2.2 The effort required to hike this steep trail is well rewarded by

d 0. g i 2 2e 0.5 2j 1. This trail provides access to lakes Annette and Edith via the way; interpretive signs explain how Maligne Canyon is connected Wildlife Only 0. 0.4 Lake panoramic views of the Miette and Athabasca valleys. m 2b 2.5 Moberly Bridge on Highway 16. Use caution when crossing 13 to by a cave system. Warning: there is avalanche danger when the upper part of this trail is a 0.4 Edith r the highway. Area 1 2j 0.7 Beach snow-covered. y 13 0. The Overlander Trail P 1.4 e Red Squirrel 15.5 km one way; elevation gain/loss: 65 m; 5-6 hours The Whistlers Summit Trail 1.4 Trailhead: Sixth Bridge, 7.5 km east of Jasper via Highway 16 and the Maligne 1.1 km one way; elevation gain: 150 m, 1 hour Beach 1 km one way; minimal elevation gain; ½ hour 2c 2b 2.4 Road Trailhead: Tramway upper terminal 0.1 2.5 Lake Trailhead: The junction of Hwy 16/93A North 0. 0.5 2.1 Annette This trail provides access to and from historic Old Fort Point One of the park’s signature trails, this route passes by an early Venture up for a 360-degree view of the Athabasca Valley and 0.7 2b 0.7 d b 0. and Jasper Park Lodge. Portions of the trail are adjacent to the valley homestead and through prime montane habitat. surrounding mountains. 13 b 0.5 0.5 1.8 1. beautiful Athabasca River. 1.0 1.2 a 1.7 2.1 Wildlife Only Riley 0. 0. 2a 1 Lake Area Pyramid Bench South of Jasper Trail Signage 1.4 1.1 0.2 1. 0.7 e The trail routes described below are on the Pyramid Valley of the Five Lakes 15 1 0.7 2 1 Bench, a lake-dotted terrace adjacent to Jasper. 4.5 km loop; elevation gain/loss: 66 m; 2 hours Official trails around the town of Jasper are Pramid ench c 2.0 0. 2.1 marked with yellow diamonds. 1.1 Trailhead: 9 km south on Highway 93 1 Pyramid Trail The five small lakes, each a different depth and thus a different 1.7 This extensive trail system is maintained by 2.5 5.2 km one way; elevation gain: 118 m; 1-2 hours hue of blue-green, are the highlights of this outing. Watch for 0.5 1.6 park staff. 3 Mina Lac 2.2 Trailhead: Jasper Activity Centre Parking Lot beavers along the boardwalk across the Wabasso Creek wetlands. b Lakes e 11 Beauvert 1.2 egend 1.8 Use this connector as your gravel freeway to the Pyramid Bench 16 0.2 3 1 Wabasso Lake a Wildland trails are marked differently. You are 16 Highway trail system and . Wildland Trail Cabin Lake 1.4 6.4 km return; elevation gain/loss: 38 m; 2-3 hours Not maintanined Use at your own risk. welcome to use these trails, but they are not e g 1.7 Road Cottonwood Creek Loop Trailhead: 14.6 km south on Highway 93 1.1 b Sentier en milieu sauvage maintained or shown on park maps. 0.8 1.0 Non entretenu Empruntez à vos Jasper 5.1 km return; elevation gain/loss: 60 m; 1-2 hours This trail crosses several low ridges, with a fine view of Mt. Edith propres risques. 0. 0.6 Loose surface road (closed to vehicles) If a trail is not signed, it is not part of the 0.8 (1060 m) Trailhead: Jasper Activity Centre Parking Lot Cavell from the last ridge. Wabasso Lake was created by beavers. 3 a 0. Parking official trail network. 2 1 This loop offers exceptional views and a quiet forest. 0.6 1.1 0.8 1 Parking with trailhead 2.4 Overlook Loop 2b 2g 2 1.2 0.6 1 Marjorie 11 0.6 Information centre 5.3 km return; elevation gain/loss: 75 m; 2 hours 1.7 3 Lake Trailhead: North end of Pyramid Lake Road JASPER TOWNSITE DETAIL Old 0.5 Telephone egend Fort 0.8 This loop accesses one of the best views in the area. High above 3a RV camping Point 1a Highway the town, the Miette, Maligne and Athabasca valleys welcome you. . 15 11 (1170m) 11 0.8 Camping Road 15 1.5

Wynd Road (no vehicles) c Mina–Riley Lakes Loop 16 Hostel Secondary road Miette River 9 km loop; elevation gain/loss: 172 m; 3-4 hours .6 Loose surface road (closed to vehicles) 12 Hospital Trailhead: Jasper Activity Centre parking lot 2

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