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Jasper National Park Day Hiking Guide 2016 Elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and caribou Maligne Lake MALIGNE LAKE must have established their own pathways through At Maligne Lake, you can walk the lakeshore, enjoy a Opal Hills Loop JASPER NATIONAL PARK Jasper National Park long before humans arrived forest trail or hike to the top of an easy peak. in the Canadian Rockies about 11 000 years ago. Moose 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 22 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 23 23 Opal Hills Loop terrain, waterways, wilderness and facilities. lakes lie in hollows in landslide debris (see #20, Moose Lake 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 Old Fort Point Loop Old Fort Point 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 ICEFIELDS PARKWAY EDITH CAVELL For these hikes, travel south from Jasper townsite Sulphur Skyline Remember, you are responsible for The Cavell area offers fragrant subalpine forest, new your own safety. along Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway. The Icefield Legend growth where a glacier recently retreated from the Hiker only trail • Before heading out, check trail and weather conditions Hiker & horse only trail Á 3 Highway N Centre is 103 km from Jasper. on-line or at an information centre (see below). valley, flowery alpine meadows and spectacularRiver Restricted access road Parking • Travel with a friend or group. Choose a trail suitable for the views of Mt. Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier. C 50 Disabled access parking a least experienced member in your group. H Hotel parking v Wilcox Pass e Information l • Pack adequate food, water, clothing, first aid kit, bear spray r l 2.4 km return to the first viewpoint; 1 hour e Ice explorer v 1560 Astoria Cavell R i 41 R Exhibit and maps. Be prepared for emergencies and changes in o 8 km return to the pass; elevation gain/loss: 390 m, 2-3 hours Path of the Glacier Trail Lake a Trailhead weather. d Lookout River Trailhead: 3.1 km south of the Icefield Centre at the entrance of Wilcox a Twins 1.4 km return; elevation gain/loss: 70 m; 1 hour c 3627 ( s Washroom Tower • Tell somebody where you are going, when you will be back 2 a Campground Parkway b Trailhead: The end of the Cavell Road 7 Disabled access washroom Beauty Creek a and who to call if you do not return. a h t k Commercial accommodation t North p a m 3731 Rise quickly above treeline to the expansive meadows of this A Stutfield Twin 3450 w s This short, well-used trail takes you toward the great north face of Restaurant d n l Peak e u t fi o glacier-carved landscape. Bighorn sheep are often seen in this Hostel S e c Stay on maintained trails South I Mt. Edith Cavell, across a rocky landscape recently covered with J TwinRV-tent camping3580 a area. Tents-only campground glacial ice. s • To prevent trail damage, stay on the trail and avoid shortcuts. 3000 p ek Dump station e e r 51 C r 3450 Summit & elevation point l d ) Parker Ridge Stutfie Contour intervals 50 metres Leave what you find and take what you bring 42 Cavell Meadows Trail 5.4 km return; elevation gain/loss: 250 m; 3 hours • Pack out all garbage, including diapers and food waste. P Trailhead: 9 km south of the Icefield Centre Mount King Tangle Falls 6 to 7 km return; elevation gain/loss: 500 m; 3-5 hours a Edward G t 3453 • Dispose of 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 r h Kitchener 0.4 views of the Saskatchewan Glacier—headwaters of the North 3480 T e • Artifacts like antlers, rocks, wildflowers, etc. are Take this moderately steep but well-graded trail through upper- ra i Saskatchewan River. protected by law and must be left undisturbed. l 3741 Mount r subalpine forest, treeline vegetation and the alpine region beyond. ALBERTA e v Columbia i If you like to hike in the park’s high country, you R 130 a Jasper (95 km) Summer opening of the Cavell Meadows Trail may be delayed COLUMBIA BRITISH t Dome Glacier Nigel Pass Snow Dome p Wilcox Water from lakes and streams (3451 m) a w 2884 BANFF 41 0.3 normally have to wait until mid-June for the snow to Ca n NATIONAL until conditions are dry enough to prevent trail and vegetation vell eado u S Sorrow Peak M ws 14.4 km return; elevation gain/loss: 365 m; 5 hours PARK Parasites can occur in any water body in the park and may 2.0 T Wilcox go—except in the Miette Hot Springs area, where the damage (usually around mid-July). r Pass JASPER a contaminate the water supply. Boil your drinking water or 3020 m 42 il Trailhead: 13 km south of the Icefield Centre (2375 m) NATIONAL Wilcox PARK 1.2 Icefield Lake Sunwapta l trails are usually clear by late May. (2000 m) Centre i purify it with a water filter or iodine tablets. a A consistent and gentle grade ensures that it doesn’t take long to Lake r T Cavell 2 0 s s a Athabasca Glacier Icefield P reach treeline as you head towards the wide-open scenery of the Moab Lake Pond Backcountry (780-852-6177) x Restricted o c l 0.8 Access i Nigel 31 W 1.2 Banff-Jasper park boundary. A backcountry camping permit is required for any overnight To access this beautiful area, drive Highway 93A to 3211 Pocahontas Mine Trail Cavell 53 Lower loop: 800 m, 20 minutes trip. Visit pc.gc.ca/jasperbackcountry for more information Moab Lake Road. Park at the end of the Moab Lake Glacier Forefield Trail Andromeda 3450 Wilcox and to book a trip. 32 Upper Loop: 1.7 km, 45 minutes Angel 3.6 km return; minimal elevation gain; 1-2 hours gravel road. ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA C o l u m b i a I c e f d Glacier Trailhead: Directly across from the Icefield Centre Athabasca 3442 Step back in time as you stroll through the old Pocahontas Mine Fishing - A National Park fishing licence is required.
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