Trail conditions at Jasper National Park
Whether you are out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Trail safety
You are responsible for your own safety.
Signal your presence.
Allow others to pass.
Be kind to others.
Wait your turn to avoid congestion.
Visitor safety
Natural hazards are a part of the national park experience.
Learn about wildlife and mountain safety, driving, hiking, camping, and more.
Visitor safetyWinter driving
Check the road conditions multiple times a day for most up to date information.
You are in avalanche country
Whenever there is snow on a slope, there is potential for an avalanche. Skiers, snowshoers, fat bikers and hikers must be familiar with avalanche terrain and avalanche conditions to safely enjoy the mountains.
Ice safety
Waterfalls, Canyon, Rivers (moving water):
Travelling on ice covered moving water is unsafe. Doing so without a certified guide is not recommended. Respect all safety signage and fenced areas.
Ponds, Lakes:
The Red Cross recommends an ice thickness of at least 15 centimetres for safe skating. This does not apply to moving waters. Parks Canada does not monitor ice thickness. It is up to you to assess the thickness of the ice.
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Fire Danger | Low | 01-09-2021: N.A. ; | Trail details |
Around Town
Keep pets on a leash at all times. Report unsafe or aggressive human-wildlife interactions to Jasper Dispatch (780) 852-6155. Trails shared with commercial horse riding groups: 2, 2b, 2c, 2e, 2f, 4, 4b, 4e, 4f, 6, 6a, 6c, 7, 7e, 13.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Jasper Discovery Trail: South (11) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Icy sections; Snow covered; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Jasper Discovery Trail: North (11) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Icy sections; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bighorn Trail (13) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Squirrel (14) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Section closed; Detour in place; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Woodpecker (18) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapiti Trail (12) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pyramid Trail (15) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Pyramid Island (17) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Edge of the Bench (2b, 2c, 2j) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Overlook Loop (2, 2b, 2f, 2g) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac Beauvert Loop (4a) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | |
| Easy |
Lake Annette Loop (4d) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Paved trail; Icy sections; Compact snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Old Fort Point Loop (1) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Valley of the Five Lakes : Short Loop (9a, 9b, 9) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Valley of the Five Lakes : Long Loop (9a, 9) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Dorothy and Christine Lakes (60, 60a) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
Maligne Valley
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| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Maligne Canyon (7, 7f) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mary Schäffer Loop: From Trailhead (South) to Viewpoint (21) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mary Schäffer Loop: From Trailhead (North) to Viewpoint (21) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Moose Lake Loop (20) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Upper Moose Loop | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lorraine and Mona Lakes (100) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bald Hills (23) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
Icefields Parkway and Wabasso Road (93A)
Seasonal road closure in effect. Check 511.ablerta.ca for road updates.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wabasso Lake | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Sunwapta Falls (125) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Forefield Trail (53) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Toe of the Athabasca Glacier (52) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Road closed to vehicle traffic; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Wilcox Pass: Wilcox Viewpoint - Red Chairs (50) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wilcox Pass: Upper Wilcox Pass (50) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Avalanche danger beyond the Red Chairs; | Trail details |
Miette Hot Springs Area
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| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Pocahontas Mine Trail: Lower loop (31) | Fair. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pocahontas Mine Trail: Upper loop (32) | Poor. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Jasper House Viewpoint (33) | Fair. | 26-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |