Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Jasper Park Lodge and Beauvert Lake Loop Trail is a beautiful and accessible hike, that is short and has minimal elevation gain. Folks recommend starting early around sunrise or 7 A.M. to enjoy the crisp morning days when the lake is like glass without a wisp of wind nor a cloud in the azure Alberta sky. It's more of a walk than a hike but other than that it's one of the best you could do. Beautiful clear water and a nice refreshing swim as a bonus. This route goes under occasional closures...

Conveniently located in the town of Jasper, this trail explores the vast trail network system on the West hills of Jasper. This trail is easy to follow and well-maintained with great views of the town and surrounding mountain ranges from above. The trail is short and has a slight incline making it family friendly. During the winter, strap on your snowshoes and go exploring. There are many offshoot trails to extend the trail. This trail can get muddy after rain or significant snowmelt so...

The Athabasca River trail is a very fun multi-use riverside pathway shared with bicyclists, horseback riders, and pedestrians in all seasons. Thanks to its gentle grade, this is a favourite for trail runners in summer and cross-country skiers in winter. The landscape is nicely varied for folks looking for an easy adventure, with some nice forest, river, and even two very minor hills. Hikers recommend wearing proper footwear, since the trails are often muddy or icy, depending on the season....

This is a lovely and easy loop around the alpine Beauvert Lake. It can be started from the south end as shown here or from Fairmont Jasper. There are great views and lots of wildflowers along the way. There's a lovely little beach area where one can take in the views, enjoy a picnic, or launch a canoe. There are great views from the lake of the surrounding mountains. During the wintertimes, the path can get icy and muddy, so the waterproof boots and spikes on colder days are recommended....

The Valley of the Five Lakes Trail is one of the easiest-to-access routes in Jasper National Park, just a 10-minute drive from the town centre. If driving from Banff, users should expect a three-hour drive or longer, depending on the weather. Once arrived at the trailhead, folks will immediately be surprised by how lush the area is, and they will fall in love with the fantastic colours of the glacial-fed lakes. Especially in summer and fall, the water is often calm and clear and reflects...