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.
Winter driving
Check the road conditions multiple times a day for most up to date information.
Visitor safety
Natural hazards are a part of the national park experience. You can reduce the impact of an unfortunate circumstance by being well informed and well prepared.
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.
Seasonal closures in the Tonquin, Maligne-Brazeau, and North Boundary areas of Jasper National Park took effect on November 1.
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.
Useful links
Around Town
Keep pets on a leash at all times. Report unsafe or aggressive human-wildlife interactions to Jasper Dispatch (780) 852-6155.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Jasper Discovery Trail: Town Trail South (11) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Jasper Discovery Trail: Town Trail North (11) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered sections; Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pyramid Trail (15) | Variable conditions. | 13-01-2020: Compact snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Edge of the Bench (2b, 2c, 2j) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Overlook Loop (2, 2b, 2f, 2g) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bighorn Trail (13) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Squirrel (14) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac Beauvert Loop (4a) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | |
| Easy |
Lake Annette Loop (4d) | Good. | 13-01-2020: Icy sections; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Old Fort Point Loop (1) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Icy sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Valley of the Five Lakes : Short Loop (9a, 9b, 9) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Valley of the Five Lakes : Long Loop (9a, 9) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Dorothy and Christine Lakes (60, 60a) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; | Trail details |
Maligne Valley
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Maligne Canyon (7, 7f) | Variable conditions. | 13-01-2020: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Icy sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Overlander (10) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Trailhead to Beaver Lake (139) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Beaver Lake to Summit Lakes (139) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Summit Lakes to Jacques Lake (139) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mary Schäffer Loop: From Trailhead (South) to Viewpoint (21) | Fair. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mary Schäffer Loop: From Trailhead (North) to Viewpoint (21) | Fair. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Moose Lake Loop (20) | Fair. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Opal Hills Loop (22) | Variable conditions. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered sections; Snow above treeline; Steep snow slopes ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lorraine and Mona Lakes (100) | Closed. | 08-12-2019: Closed from November 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020 for caribou conservation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bald Hills (23) | Closed. | 20-12-2019: Closed from November 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020 for caribou conservation; | Trail details |
Icefields Parkway and Wabasso Road (93A)
Cavell road is closed from November 1, 2019 to February 15, 2020 for caribou conservation. Wabasso Road (Hwy 93A) is closed to vehicles from Whirlpool Winter hub to Athabasca Falls.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Athabasca River Loop | Good. | 13-01-2020: Flat packed; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; (Jan. 07); | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Sunwapta Falls (125) | Poor. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Icy sections; Cleats recommended; Slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Forefield Trail (53) | Poor. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Toe of the Athabasca Glacier (52) | Poor. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wilcox Viewpoint - Red Chairs (50) | Fair. | 08-12-2019: Snow covered; Avalanche danger beyond the Red Chairs; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Pyramid Lake (North) | Caution | 05-01-2020: (Jan. 5); Slushy sections ; Condition poor; | |
| Difficult |
Pyramid Fire Road (16) | Fair. | 08-01-2020: Groomed for skate skiing; Trackset for classic skiing; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Pipeline Trail | Closed. | 18-12-2019: Closed for the 2019/2020 season; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wabasso Campground: Wabasso Campground - Inner loops | Fair. | 10-01-2020: Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 10); Trackset for classic skiing; (Jan. 10); | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wabasso Campground: Wabasso Campground - Outer loop | Fair. | 10-01-2020: Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 06); Trackset for classic skiing; (Jan. 10); | Trail details |
| Easy |
Whirlpool Winter Hub: Whirlpool Trail (easy) | Fair. | 19-01-2020: Groomed for skate skiing; Trackset for classic skiing; (Jan. 19); | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Whirlpool Winter Hub: Whirlpool Trail (moderate) | Fair. | 19-01-2020: Groomed for skate skiing; Trackset for classic skiing; (Jan. 19); | Trail details |
| Easy |
Whirlpool Winter Hub: Winter hub to Leach Lake (easy) | Fair. | 19-01-2020: Groomed for skate skiing; Trackset for classic skiing; (Jan. 19); | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Whirlpool Winter Hub: Leach Lake to Athabasca Falls (moderate) | Fair. | 19-01-2020: Groomed for skate skiing; Trackset for classic skiing; (Jan. 19); | Trail details |