Explore Pyramid Lake

Jasper, Alberta
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Explore Pyramid Lake
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Distance
1.5 miles
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Scenic
Lake
Forest
Easy Parking
Wildlife
Dog Friendly
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Added by Jonathan Sinclair

Capture a stunning sunrise at Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park. You'll see the beautiful reflection of Pyramid Mountain in the water. Be sure to arrive early to capture the first light of the day

A visit to Jasper National Park is not complete without a stop at Pyramid Lake to witness the spectacular sunrise.

From the Town of Jasper, take the Pyramid Lake Road all the way until you reach the end of the road, where you'll find the parking lot and the trailhead. The gravel trail is 1.2 kilometers to the Pyramid Lake outlet, where you will reach a small bridge. From here, head down towards the lake, set up your shot and wait for the sunrise to leave you speechless!

After you are finished taking photos, you can continue on the trail to the Pallisades Lookout if interested, or head on back to Jasper.

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Deane Carlson
7/8/2022
Gotta hit it
I've been here multiple times in all seasons, it's one of the places you must visit while in Jasper (:
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Shawn Grenninger
11/3/2020
Stunning!
Pyramid Lake is absolutely beautiful, I visited in May and the surrounding mountains were snow covered reflecting perfect reflections in the water. ...
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Justin Labelle
12/14/2017
Short Walk
Watching the sun bounce off the ice as it rises between the mountains is stunning. A short hike for any hiker. If you’re lucky ...
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Eva Bennett
6/17/2016
Absolutely stunning, a short walk with incredible sights
We toured to Pyramid Lake our first day in Jasper and it was the perfect way to explore while we tried to cure our ...
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Karan Kapur
5/14/2016
I've been here. It is a beautiful place!
I've been here. It is a beautiful place!
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Kaila Walton
3/1/2016
Walking on a frozen Pyramid Lake in the winter
My friends and I went here in January of 2016 and it was pretty neat!
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Kyle Szegedi
1/20/2016
Make sure and take the trail over the bridge to pyramid island. It's a great quick little hike!
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Jason Hatfield
1/2/2016
Close to town and beautiful reflections at sunrise. This is a great spot to catch a meteor shower too.
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