Athabasca Falls to Leach Lake
Jasper National Park
Ski over Athabasca Falls and through the forest, passing several small lakes.
Cross Country Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 225 m
- Descent
- 225 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.3 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is an out and back that begins at Athabasca Falls, following the closed highway which is groomed for skate and classic. The first highlight is a bridge over the waterfall. From there the track is mostly in the forest, but emerges to mountain vistas where it passes small lakes. As mapped, the track turns around at Leach Lake, but you could continue toward Meeting of the Waters and find more trails.
Description
Difficulty
Moderate