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Best trails in Jasper National Park

Best trails in Jasper National Park

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Canada
#5 of 49 national parks

Jasper is a National Park in the Canadian Rockies and part of UNESCO's Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. Attractions include Mount Edith Cavell, Pyramid Lake, Pyramid Mountain, Maligne Lake, Medicine Lake, and the Tonquin Valley. Wildlife in the park includes elk, moose, bighorn sheep and bears.

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Accessibility

Jasper National Park charges a fee to enter. The fee amount varies by age and intended activity.

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Overview

Parks Canada offers free admission and access to programs for support persons traveling with a visitor who has a disability and depends on the support person to travel and experience a Parks Canada destination.

The Columbia Icefield Discovery and Information Centre is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking and restrooms. The Jasper Information Centre has barrier-free access to the building.

Additional information about accessibility at Jasper National Park can be found on their website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper/visit/accessible.

Transportation

The Jasper Transit Service buses are wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

The Columbia Icefield Discovery and Information Centre is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking and restrooms. The Jasper Information Centre has barrier-free access to the building.

The Palisades Picnic Site has one accessible picnic table on pavement. A pit toilet equipped with two grab bars is available but has a slight lip in the approach. This toilet facility may not be suitable for all visitors.

Miette Hot Springs has designated accessible parking (no side access aisles) next to the building entrance. There are 3 accessible picnic tables on concrete with pedestal fire pits positioned on pavement. These are accessed by a curb cut from the paved parking area, which doesn't have any designated accessible parking stalls. The curb cut has an uneven lip from the parking lot's surface.

The Meeting of the Waters Picnic Site has 1 designated accessible parking stall (no side access aisles) and an accessible picnic table. A pit toilet equipped with two grab bars is available but has a slight lip in the approach. This toilet facility may not be suitable for all visitors.

The Lake Annette and Lake Edith picnic sites have 2 accessible picnic tables on pavement with pedestal fire pits, accessible from the main Lake Annette parking lot on a paved path. 3 accessible picnic tables on pavement with pedestal fire pits can be accessed from Lake Annette's lower picnic area parking lot.

Camping

Whistlers Campground has 1 oTENTik and multiple designated accessible campsites. There are 18 combined toilet and shower buildings that contain accessible toilet stalls, urinals and roll-in shower rooms equipped with one bench enclosed on three sides (though transfer may be challenging). Whistler's outdoor theatre has designated wheelchair seating (front row only) for its ranger-led interpretive programs.

Wapiti Campground is open in winter and has two serviced RV sites that are designated accessible, as well as an accessible combined toilet/shower building.

Service animals

All service dogs must have an Alberta Service Dog Identification Card to ensure access to public places.

Trail reviews for Jasper National Park

66,032 trailgoers Busiest in July
Aug 17, 2025Hiking

This is one of our favorite hikes in Jasper National Park. It’s a super easy trail with stunning views from the top. I carried my little one in the backpack, and my 7-year-old hiked the whole way by herself without a single complaint.

The Whistlers Trail [CLOSED]
Sep 5, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Highly recommend going clockwise, otherwise you will be going straight up hill at a steep vertical. Trail has a gorgeous view of the surrounding mountains and the town of Jasper. The river is just ridiculously beautiful. We saw some hooved tracks on the trail along the backside and a fox was off trail hunting some bugs and smaller animals.

Parking: Free, Medium lot
Old Fort Point Trail
Sep 4, 2025Hiking

Couldn't have picked a more iconic trail for my first multiday backcountry trip. Breathtaking views, variety of terrain and changing landscapes throughout - it really felt like you were hiking at the edge of the world. Hiked south to north 3D/2N Aug 31-Sept 2. Blessed with clear skies and 25c weather all three days. Nights went down to 8c so bring thermals and layers even if you think you won't need them. Some bear scat between Tekarra and Signal camps and a hiker mentioned a grizzly sighting the previous day close to Signal. Highly recommend sturdy boots and trekking poles for stability, especially for the dizzyingly steep grade that is the Notch. Definitely refill your water at Curator as you won't find any water sources until you get back down into the valley. Last 8.7km from Signal camp to Signal trailhead was a long downhill grind down the fire road - would def be a brutal start coming the opposite way. For this reason I HIGHLY recommend parking at Signal, catching a Maligne Adventures shuttle to Maligne and hiking south to north. As a beginner-intermediate hiker who did quite a bit to training and test hikes leading up, I found this very challenging so please prepare and know your limits. Overall a difficult but rewarding hike that shows the best of what Jasper has to offer.

Skyline Trail
Sep 1, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat views

Burned areas from the Jasper 2024 fires. The views are still magnificent!

Jasper Park Lodge and Beauvert Lake Loop Trail
Aug 31, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Great way to spend a full day in Jasper biking.

Parking: Free, Large lot
Great Divide Trail: Athabasca River loop
Aug 31, 2025
Great conditionsGreat views

We arrived around 8:00am in a weekday while traveling from Jasper to Banff. No trouble parking and we were one of the only people on the trial. It was quite beautiful and we’re glad we made time for it!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Jasper National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Jasper National Park is Athabasca Falls, which has a 4.6 star rating from 2,756 reviews. This trail is 0.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 68 ft.

What is the longest trail in Jasper National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Jasper National Park is The Great Divide Trail: Baril to Robson. This trail is estimated to be 432.1 mi long.

How many trails are in Jasper National Park?

There are 252 trails in Jasper National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 76,005 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Jasper National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Jasper National Park has you covered. The Great Divide Trail: Baril to Robson boasts the most elevation gain with 80,265 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Great Divide Trail Section E: North Saskatchewan River Crossing to Jasper, which will get you 21,883 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Jasper National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 92 camping trails in Jasper National Park and the most popular is Skyline Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 651 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Jasper National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 79 running trails in Jasper National Park and the most popular is Sulphur Skyline Trail with an average 4.7 star rating from 3,627 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Jasper National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 54 biking trails in Jasper National Park and the most popular is Old Fort Point Trail with an average 4.6 star rating from 3,027 community reviews.

What are the best summer hikes in Jasper National Park?

What are the best fall hikes in Jasper National Park?

What are the best winter hikes in Jasper National Park?

What are the best spring hikes in Jasper National Park?

Some popular spring hiking trails in Jasper National Park are Valley of the Five Lakes [CLOSED], Maligne Canyon Loop [CLOSED], Old Fort Point Trail, Pyramid Lake Loop, and Morro Peak.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Jasper National Park?

Yes, there are 47 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Jasper National Park, including Old Fort Point Trail, Bald Hills Loop, Whistlers Summit Trail with Jasper Tramway, Morro Peak, and Bald Hills Shortcut.

Are there any trails with waterfalls in Jasper National Park?

Yes, there are 11 trails with waterfalls in Jasper National Park, including Athabasca Falls, Sunwapta Falls, Stanley Falls, Beauty Creek to Stanley Falls, and Wilcox Pass Trail.

Are there any trails with lakes in Jasper National Park?

Yes, there are 108 trails with lakes in Jasper National Park, including Pyramid Lake Loop, Toe of the Glacier Athabasca, Lake Annette Loop, Bald Hills Shortcut, and Pyramid Island.

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Jasper National Park?

Yes, there are 44 trails with scenic viewpoints in Jasper National Park, including Athabasca Falls, Sulphur Skyline Trail, Sunwapta Falls, Old Fort Point Trail, and Wilcox Viewpoint via Wilcox Pass.

Are there any trails with rivers in Jasper National Park?

Yes, there are 44 trails with rivers in Jasper National Park, including Sunwapta Falls, The Flower Loop, The Overlander Trail (Trail 10), Athabasca Crossing via Chaba Trail, and Red Squirrel Run.

Are there any trails with springs in Jasper National Park?

Are there any trails with glaciers in Jasper National Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with glaciers in Jasper National Park, including Mount Edith Cavell via Astoria River Trail and Mount Edith Cavell Loop via East Ridge [CLOSED].

Are there any trails with historical ruins in Jasper National Park?

Are there any trails with huts in Jasper National Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with huts in Jasper National Park, including Fryatt Valley Trail via Geraldine and Fryatt Valley Trail via Lower Fryatt Campsite.

Are there any trails with picnic areas in Jasper National Park?

Yes, there are 3 trails with picnic areas in Jasper National Park, including Maligne Lake Paddle: Coronet Creek, Maligne Lake Paddle: Fishermans Bay, and Maligne Canyon Trail to Bridge No 5 [CLOSED].