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
- 6˚
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