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.
You are responsible for your own safety.Trail 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.
511Alberta 511
DriveBC
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.
Avalanche Bulletin Parks Canada avalanche informationIce 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.
Dogs are prohibited from trails and areas in important caribou habitat to reduce the stress that dogs have on this threatened species. Notice of prohibition: Dogs in caribou habitat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Jasper Discovery Trail: North (11) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Easy |
Jasper Discovery Trail: South (11) | Good. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bighorn Trail (13) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Squirrel (14) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Section closed; Detour in place; Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Woodpecker (18) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; Muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac Beauvert Loop (4a) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Easy |
Lake Annette Loop (4d) | Good. | 16-05-2022: Mainly dry; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Old Fort Point Loop (1) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapiti Trail (12) | Good. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Overlook Loop (2, 2b, 2f, 2g) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Edge of the Bench (2b, 2c, 2j) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Pyramid Island (17) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pyramid Trail (15) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Valley of the Five Lakes : Short Loop (9a, 9b, 9) | Good. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Valley of the Five Lakes : Long Loop (9a, 9) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Dorothy and Christine Lakes (60, 60a) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Slippery sections; | Trail details |
Maligne Valley
Check 511.alberta.ca for road updates.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Maligne Canyon (7, 7f) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Respect all posted notices and signs; Muddy sections; Slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mary Schäffer Loop: From Trailhead (South) to Viewpoint (21) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mary Schäffer Loop: From Trailhead (North) to Viewpoint (21) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Moose Lake Loop (20) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Upper Moose Loop | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lorraine and Mona Lakes (100) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Snow covered; Slippery sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bald Hills (23) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: 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. | 15-05-2022: Muddy sections; Slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Sunwapta Falls (125) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sunwapta Falls (126) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Slippery sections; | |
| Moderate |
Forefield Trail (53) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Sections of deep snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Toe of the Athabasca Glacier (52) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Sections of deep snow; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Wilcox Pass: Wilcox Viewpoint - Red Chairs (50) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wilcox Pass: Upper Wilcox Pass (50) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Avalanche danger beyond the Red Chairs; | Trail details |
Miette Hot Springs Area
Check 511.alberta.ca for road updates.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Mine Trail: Lower loop (31) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mine Trail: Upper loop (32) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Jasper House Viewpoint (33) | Fair. | 15-05-2022: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Source of the Springs (140) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Snow covered; Sections of deep snow; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sulphur Skyline (30) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Snow covered; Sections of deep snow; | Trail details |
Jasper Backcountry
Seasonal road closure in effect. Check 511.alberta.ca for road updates.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Saturday Night Lake Loop: South (3, 3d) | Poor. | 15-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Saturday Night Lake Loop: North (3, 3c) | Poor. | 13-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Chaba trail: Trailhead to Athabasca Crossing Campground (126) | Poor. | 13-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Trailhead to Beaver Lake (139) | Poor. | 13-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Deep wet snow sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Beaver Lake to Summit Lakes (139) | Poor. | 13-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Deep wet snow sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Summit Lakes to Jacques Lake (139) | Poor. | 13-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Deep wet snow sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Fiddle River: Miette Hot Springs Trailhead to Utopia Campground (140) | Unknown conditions. | 13-05-2022: Not recommended for horses; | |
| Difficult |
Fiddle River: Utopia Campground to Park Boundary (140) | Unknown conditions. | 13-05-2022: Not recommended for horses; |