Lower Sunwapta Falls
View an impressive waterfall in a tight gorge.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 109 m
- Descent
- 109 m
Alberta
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Routes in Alberta
Cavell Meadows Loop
Ascend to eye level with the Angel Glacier, high above the valley floor.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 442 m
- Descent
- 442 m
Opal to Grizzly Traverse
One of the best all around views you will get off highway 40. A hard climb with ridges, route finding and beautiful trails.
Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Star Wars -> Return of the Jedi -> Top Notch
A fun trail for everyone.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 315 m
- Descent
- 315 m
Verdant Pass
High meadows beneath twin cirques on Mount Edith Cavell’s lesser-seen backside.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 688 m
- Descent
- 688 m
Valley of the Five Lakes
Family-friendly loop with colorful lakes and a chance at spotting wildlife.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 128 m
- Descent
- 128 m
Brazeau Loop: Jonas Cutoff to Four Point Campground
A difficult day that crosses the highest and most panoramic point of the circuit.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 529 m
- Descent
- 713 m
Brazeau Loop: Brazeau Lake to Jonas Cutoff
Day 3 of the trek climbs steadily from the lake to camp in a high valley.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 659 m
- Descent
- 372 m
Brazeau Loop: Four Point to Brazeau Lake campground
Day 2 on a typical itinerary for the Brazeau Loop.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 296 m
- Descent
- 398 m
Brazeau Loop: Nigel Creek to Four Point campground
The first (and also the final) leg of the Brazeau Loop trek, climbing over a high pass and tracing a river from its headwaters.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Descent
- 402 m
Geraldine Lakes
Long day hike or backpacking trip in one of Jasper's lesser-visited valleys.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 591 m
- Descent
- 591 m
Opal Hills Loop
A hike into a colorful subalpine valley beginning from Maligne Lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 547 m
- Descent
- 547 m
Indian Ridge
An airy ridgeline with some steep scrambling to a wild summit, reached by extending the hike from Whistlers Peak.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 755 m
- Descent
- 755 m
Whistlers Summit Trail
The tram only takes you so far–this trail goes to the summit of Whistlers Peak
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 198 m
- Descent
- 198 m
The Whistlers Trail
The alternative to riding the SkyTram is hiking up Whistlers Peak.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Overlook Loop
Scenic and convenient loop with a view over Jasper.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 186 m
- Descent
- 186 m