Maligne Canyon Upper Loop
Walk along a deep and narrow gorge filled with waterfalls and cloaked in greenery..
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 57 m
- Descent
- 57 m
Hikes for the Whole Family in Jasper National Park
Make the most of your family's trip to Jasper with these ideal family-friendly trails.
Hiking Easy, Moderate
Description
With such a huge variety of trails in Jasper National Park, there are many hikes for the whole family to enjoy–far too much to do in one trip, in fact. To help get the most out of your family’s time in Jasper, see our top picks for family-friendly trails. These include some of the park’s most iconic scenery–glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, and mountaintops. The list also covers a range of hiking difficulties, so you can find the perfect level for your family to enjoy.
Routes included
Hike to the Toe of the Athabasca Glacier
Easy walk to the edge of a large glacier.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 57 m
- Descent
- 57 m
Bald Hills
Hike from Maligne Lake to a panoramic ridge high above the treeline.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 783 m
- Descent
- 783 m
Mina - Riley Lakes Loop
Forest lakes close to town, with good chances at spotting wildlife.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 252 m
- Descent
- 252 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
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
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
Lower Sunwapta Falls
View an impressive waterfall in a tight gorge.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 109 m
- Descent
- 109 m
Mary Schäffer Loop
A stroll along the lakeshore and through shady forest.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 61 m
- Descent
- 61 m
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