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Meeting of the Waters Easy Loop

Jasper National Park

Beginner-friendly track in the forest, beside an icy river.

Cross Country Skiing Easy

Distance
4.9 km
Ascent
78 m
Descent
78 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
1.1 km
Gradient
Meeting of the Waters Easy Loop Map

This is one possible ski route from the Meeting of the Waters trailhead, which is located at the end of Highway 93A. The skiing is partially on the closed portion of the highway, and partially on a forest trail. The entirety is groomed for both classic and skate. On this loop you'll trace the bank of the Whirlpool River near its confluence with the Athabasca River, enjoying the sparkle of its frozen surface and snowy banks.

Description

This is a great trail to try cross-country skiing for the first time. You can rent skis in the town of Jasper and drive here. The trails are also open for hiking, snowshoeing, and fat biking. All users should take care to stay in the respective tracks for each, so as not to damage the other tracks.

Difficulty

Easy

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March