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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Hike the Moose Lake Loop

    3.0
    1.9 mi / 196.9 ft gain
    Hike a beautiful, and very well used trail to the gorgeous Moose Lake, where Moose visit quite a bit, hence the name 'Moose Lake.' (Biking the Loop is not allowed.) The trail itself is about a 2.7 kilometer loop, and is accessed through driving to Maligne lake. To access the trail head, "pass by ...
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  • Improvement District No. 12, Alberta

    Camp at Maligne Lake

    4.0
    Maligne Lake is one of those crystal clear unforgettable places Canada has to offer. It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Located in Jasper National Park, Maligne lake offers great fishing, kayaking, canoeing and boat tours.Spend the day around Maligne Lodge or camp at one of t...
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  • Improvement District No. 12, Alberta

    Backpack the Skyline Trail

    4.0
    28 mi
    This hike can be done from either end, but the most popular route is starting from south side (Malign Lake trailhead), and I would recommend starting it from this trailhead to avoid a long climb up the fire road at the other trailhead. If you don't have a car, you can take the Malign Shuttle from...
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  • Improvement District No. 12, Alberta

    Hike the Sulphur Skyline Trail

    4.7
    5 mi / 2296.6 ft gain
    Take Highway 16 to Pocahontas. Turn onto the Miette Hot Springs Road (Pocahontas). Drive to the Miette Hot Springs parking area.The trailhead is to the right and behind the hot springs building. Walk up the stairs to the hot springs and through the passenger drop off loop drive. Don't be confused...
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  • Pocahontas, Alberta

    Hike Roche Miette

    2.0
    8.1 mi / 4265.1 ft gain
    This mountain is one of those most prominent features as you enter Jasper National Park. Although it's North Face is sheer, this scramble leads you up the North East Col to the summit.  3.5km West of the Miette Hot Spring road there is a small parking lot with a gate. Park here and follow a fores...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Sunwapta Falls

    4.6
    1.91 mi / 0 ft gain
    Located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Sunwapta is a short drive along the Icefields Parkway to the Rocky Mountain Lodge. You can park at the lodge and take a short walk out to the falls or if there's room, park at the parking area located next to the falls. This stunning waterfall lunges abou...
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  • Yellowhead County, Alberta

    Cardinal Divide Ridge

    4.98 mi / 607 ft gain
    Whitehorse is located in the northern front ranges of the Rocky Mountains. It shares a portion of its west boundary with Jasper National Park and its east boundary with a coal mine. The majority of the park is located above tree line with extensive alpine meadows and subalpine slopes. The view o...
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  • Fraser-Fort George H, British Columbia

    Hike to Overlander Falls

    4.5
    0.6 mi / 150 ft gain
    Once you get to the pull out and head down the trail it is a 500m downhill walk to the lookout point of Overlander Falls. The waterfall is 10m (33ft) tall and 30m (98ft) wide. On a clear day you can see tall mountains around you and if you look down stream away from the falls it is just as beauti...
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  • Fraser-Fort George H, British Columbia

    Heli-Hike the Berg Lake Trail

    5.0
    14.3 mi / -2610 ft gain
    If you do not have the time (or energy) to backpack into Berg Lake and camp overnight, one solution is to fly into Berg Lake via Robson Helimagic's chopper and hike out. Going with this heli-hiking route allows you to experience this iconic trail without the hassle of camping and getting proper p...
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  • Mount Robson, British Columbia

    Backpack to Berg Lake

    4.7
    26.6 mi / 3734 ft gain
    Mount Robson Provincial Park is vast and surrounded by the Canadian Rockies with an area of 2,249 km². If you want to experience the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies you've gotta check out Mount Robson. From the parking lot to Berg Lake is 21 km, with 790m of elevation gain. You will fir...
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  • Mount Robson, British Columbia

    Backpack to Robson Pass

    5.0
    24.01 mi / 3766 ft gain
    This trail is one of the most popular in all of Canada, and so reservations must be made to stay at campgrounds quite a way in advance. Find more information here http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcpar... Make sure to check out this map for trail and campsite information, an elevation profile, and good ...
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  • Fraser-Fort George H, British Columbia

    Hike to Snowbird Pass, Mount Robson Provincial Park

    14 mi / 2300 ft gain
    This epic day hike to Reef Icefield can be done if you are staying at the Berg Lake Campground. Berg Lake is accessible from the Berg Lake Trailhead just off of Canada Highway 16. Permits to stay at Berg Lake can be purchased at the Visitor Centre near the trailhead.Snowbird Pass is located 7 mil...
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  • Fraser-Fort George H, British Columbia

    Backpack the Berg Lake Trail

    5.0
    26.1 mi / 2500 ft gain
    This hike starts at Mount Robson visitor centre and has 8 campsites along the hike. Be sure to stop by the visitor center for up-to-date details. We stayed at campsites located at Kinney Lake 7km in, then whitehorn 11 km in, and then Berg lake 21km in. Kinney lake is a light blue coloured lake, n...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Explore Beauty Creek in Winter

    3.7 mi
    Hiking up Beauty Creek to Stanley Falls is a must do summer activity for all those who love waterfalls. In the winter, this canyon gets transformed into a magical winter wonderland full of interesting ice formations. The creek and falls freeze over, but open holes of flowing water are easily foun...
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