Jasper, Alberta parks, trails
Rocky Mountains - Canada travel, tourism

Jasper, Alberta, Canada parks, trails, lakes and "points of interest' located in the Jasper National Park in the Rocky Mountain region of Alberta, Canada.

	Icefields Parkway (Hwy #93) is a 230 kilometre (143 mile) highway route and activity corridor exploring Banff and Jasper National Parks. The highway runs parallel to the Continental Divide connecting Lake Louise with Jasper, Alberta, Canada. [ more information ]
	Athabasca Falls: is a sightseeing destination located south of Jasper, Alberta in the Jasper National Park. The highlight of the Athabasca Falls is the viewpoint over looking the 23 metre waterfall. [ more information ]
	Columbia Icefield: is the most visited glacier attraction in the Jasper National Park. The icefield is a popular sightseeing destination popular for activities like wildlife sightings, all terrain tours and guided ice hiking tours. [ more information ]
	Lake Annette & Lake Edith: year round activity and adventure destinations in Jasper National Park popular for walking, biking, swimming, sightseeing, canoeing, picnicking and cross country skiing. [ more information ]
	Maligne Lake: a very popular recreation, activity and sightseeing destination located near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. In the region there is a good selection of short and long hiking trails, a day use picnic area, sightseeing tours and viewpoints. [ more information ]
	Maligne Canyon: a deep river gorge hiking trail surrounded by eroded limestone cliffs measuring over 50 metres high. The highlight of the canyon attraction is the tumbling waterfall and the surrounding limestone jagged cliffs. [ more information ]
	Medicine Lake: measures up to 7 kilometres long on a good day and... during the winter months the lake is drained by an underground river system leaving behind in its wake a series of small pools of water and massive mud flats. [ more information ]
	Mount Edith Cavell: a challenging 6.1 kilometre one-way hiking trail leading to views of mountain peaks, a wildflower meadow and an alpine glacier. The hiking trail is popular for activities like hiking, wildlife sightings and rock climbing. [ more information ]
	Old Fort Loop Trail: a 4 kilometre loop trail circling behind a bedrock hill before leading up to a lookout point with far reaching, wide ranging views of the Athabasca Valley. [ more information ]
	Patricia Lake: an activity, recreation and historic destination near the community of Jasper popular for hiking, picnicking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, scuba diving, cross country skiing and more [ more information ]
	Punch Bowl Falls: a short forested hiking trail leading to some viewpoints with views looking out over a mountain creek falling over some crags and cliffs, eventually dropping into a series of small pools. [ more information ]
	Pyramid Lake: an activity, destination near Jasper popular for hiking, picnicking, biking, fishing, boating, cross country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, birdwatching and more. [ more information ]
	Skyline Trail: a challenging backpacking, horseback riding and xc skiing adventure measuring 44 kilometre long exploring the Maligne Mountain Range under changing mountain weather conditions. Many take 2-4 days to complete. [ more information ]
	South & North Boundary Trails: year round backcountry trails exploring both the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. The trail is divided into two distinct sections popular for backpacking, horseback riding and wilderness camping. [ more information ]
	Tonquin Valley Trails: a series of five recreation trails popular for backpacking, wilderness camping, rock climbing and horseback riding into the Jasper National Park. Trails include the Chrome Lake, Astoria, Moat lake, Maccarib Pass and the Eremite Trails. [ more information ]
	Valley of Five Lakes Trail: considered an easy-going and relatively easy access loop trail measuring 4.2 kilometres exploring the shores of five small lakes surrounded by wetlands and meadows. Popular for hiking, birding and xc skiing. [ more information ]
	Watchtower Trail: a 13 kilometre one-way trail with an elevation gain of 960 metres popular for day hikes and backpacking adventures. It is considered moderately difficult with some challenging switchbacks, muddy sections and poor signage. [ more information ]
	Whistler's Mountain: a sightseeing destination via a gondola ride (tramway) and a hiking trail providing views of six mountain ranges, glacier fed alpine lakes and the town of Jasper, Alberta. [ more information ]
Goat Lookout: A picnic area and lookout viewpoint providing views of the Athabasca River and the surrounding mountain ranges. The day use viewpoint is a popular spot for picnicking and for wildlife sightings like bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Located 38 kilometres south of Jasper.
Sunwapta Falls: Located 55 kilometres from the town of Jasper, the falls are a popular sightseeing destination located in a canyon with a day use picnic area and some hiking trails.
Overlander Trail: a 15 kilometre one-way hiking and mountain biking route once used by early explorers during the gold rush era, The trail travels north following the Maligne River to the Cold Sulphur Springs. Trailhead is located at the day use picnic area at the Sixth Bridge at the maligne Canyon Trailhead.
Path of the Glacier Loop: a short 3.4 kilometre return hiking trail, with interpretive signs, leading to an alpine lake at the base of the Cavell Glacier. Easy going, popular route with great views starting at the end of Edith Cavell Road.