Trail conditions at Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park
Whether you're 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.
If you are planning to hike or back pack in Jasper National Park, be prepared for:
- Rapid changes in weather, trail and road access.
- Travelling on ice covered water is unsafe. The Red Cross recommends an ice thickness of at least 15 centimetres. This does not apply to moving waters.
- Travelling in avalanche terrain. Whenever there is snow on a slope, there is potential for an avalanche.
- Snow and/or conditions that may require skills in route finding and navigation at higher elevation.
- Wildlife encounters and warnings.
- Variable water levels. Challenging or unsafe water crossings for hikers.
Stay informed. Always be ready to change your plans when you visit the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
CAUTION! Avalanche danger
You are responsible for your own safety. Check the Avalanche Bulletin for the latest conditions.
Dogs are prohibited from trails and areas in sensitive habitats to reduce the stress that dogs have on grizzly bears, caribou, ground-nesting birds, and/or other sensitive species. Notice of prohibition: Dogs in sensitive habitat
For the 2025 season, the Friends of Jasper National Park will continue their successful volunteer flat-packing program on the trails surrounding the Town of Jasper.
Cross-country ski trails
Early season conditions. If you're heading out on the trails, beware of variable conditions and the possibility of icy or snow-free sections.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Whirlpool Cross-Country Ski Hub: Moab Lake Trail (Hub to red chairs) | Poor. | 06-01-2025: Trackset for classic skiing; Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 5); | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Whirlpool Cross-Country Ski Hub: Moab Lake Trail (Red chairs to Moab Lake viewpoint) | Poor. | 06-01-2025: Trackset for classic skiing; Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 5); | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Whirlpool Cross-Country Ski Hub: Leach Lake Trail (Hub to Leach Lake) | Fair. | 10-01-2025: Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 9); | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Whirlpool Cross-Country Ski Hub: Leach Lake Trail (Leach Lake to end of trail) | Fair. | 10-01-2025: Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 9); | Trail details |
| Easy |
Pipeline Trail | Unknown conditions. | 08-01-2025: Bear warning in effect; Grizzly bear frequenting the area; Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 8); | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pyramid Fire Road (16): Trailhead to Pyramid Slough | Fair. | 11-01-2025: Trackset for classic skiing; Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 10); | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Pyramid Fire Road (16): Pyramid slough to end of trail | Fair. | 11-01-2025: Trackset for classic skiing; Groomed for skate skiing; (Jan. 10); | 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. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Jasper Discovery Trail: South (11) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lakes Loop Trail (13) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lakes Loop Trail (14) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lakes Loop Trail (18) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac Beauvert Loop (4a) | Partially Closed | 12-01-2025: See trail details; Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lake Annette Loop (4d) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Old Fort Point Loop (1) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Campgrounds Trail (12) | Partially Closed | 12-01-2025: See trail details; Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cottonwood Creek Loop (2, 2a, 11) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Overlook Loop (2, 2b, 2f, 2g) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pyramid Trail (15) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Valley of the Five Lakes : Short Loop (9a, 9b, 9) | Closed. | 12-01-2025: Superintendent closure, no public access; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Valley of the Five Lakes : Long Loop (9a, 9) | Closed. | 12-01-2025: Superintendent closure, no public access; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Dorothy and Christine Lakes (60, 60a) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
Maligne Valley
Check 511.alberta.ca for road updates.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Maligne Canyon (7, 7f) | Closed. | 12-01-2025: Superintendent closure, no public access; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Overlander (10) | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mary Schäffer Loop: From Trailhead (South) to Viewpoint (21) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mary Schäffer Loop: From Trailhead (North) to Viewpoint (21) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Moose Lake Loop (20) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lorraine and Mona Lakes (100) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bald Hills (23) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered; Skier tracked. Do not walk on ski tracks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Trailhead to Beaver Lake (139) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Beaver Lake to Summit Lakes (139) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Avalanche danger; Fresh snow; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Jacques Lake: Summit Lakes to Jacques Lake (139) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Avalanche danger; Fresh snow; Icy sections; | Trail details |
Icefields Parkway (93N)
Check 511.alberta.ca for road updates.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Athabasca Falls | Fair. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wabasso Lake (9) | Closed. | 10-01-2025: Superintendent closure, no public access; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Sunwapta Falls (125) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sunwapta Falls | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Forefield Trail (53) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Toe of the Athabasca Glacier (52) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wilcox Pass: Wilcox Viewpoint - Red Chairs (50) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Fresh snow; Snow covered; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wilcox Pass: Upper Wilcox Pass (50) | Poor. | 12-01-2025: Avalanche danger beyond the Red Chairs; Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
Jasper Backcountry
Check 511.alberta.ca for road updates.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Chaba trail: Trailhead to Athabasca Crossing Campground (126) | Winter conditions. | 12-01-2025: Variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Saturday Night Lake Loop: South (3, 3d) | Winter conditions. | 12-01-2025: Variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Saturday Night Lake Loop: North (3, 3c) | Winter conditions. | 12-01-2025: Variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Fryatt trail (122) - winter access | See comment section | 12-01-2025: Variable conditions; See trail details; | Trail details |
Portions of Jasper National Park remain closed or affected due to impacts from the Jasper Wildfire. Please check for up to date information.
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