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Whirlpool Trail

Jasper National Park

An easy to intermediate trail beside a river.

Cross Country Skiing Moderate

Distance
18 km
Ascent
439 m
Descent
439 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
1.2 km
Gradient
Whirlpool Trail Map

This trail starts out quite easy, but gets a bit harder as it moves into rolling terrain. It's all well groomed for both skate and classic, so it's a good trail for stepping up your skills, working on speed or endurance. Part-way up you'll find a pair of Jasper's famous red chairs at an overlook, making a wonderful photo opportunity.

Description

The track mapped here turns around at a small clearing just before Moab Lake. The trail beyond this point may not be groomed, but you can continue farther if you like.

Sources: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/jasper/activ/activ-experience/hiver-winter/carteski-skimaps http://parkscanadahistory.com/brochures/jasper/winter-trails-e-2012.pdf

Difficulty

Moderate

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and March