Mary Schäffer Loop
Jasper National Park
Scenic trail by the lake and in the forest.
Snow Shoeing Easy
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 81 m
- Descent
- 81 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 9˚
Stroll along the lakeshore, passing the boathouse, and reaching a truly gorgeous viewpoint over the frozen valley. The loop continues up into the forest, but you can walk just to the viewpoint and back if you wish to shorten it.
Description
Difficulty
Easy
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.