Around town

Enjoy the wilderness at your door.

Jasper is a small community tucked away amid the mountains of the Canadian Rockies. Situated on a plateau in the Athabasca Valley, Jasper commands a view of both the Colin Range to the east and the jagged peaks south along the Icefields Parkway. Snow-capped Mount Edith Cavell is the centerpiece of Jasper's alpine skyline while north of the town, Pyramid Mountain towers above Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, popular summer boating, swimming and picnic sites.

A connector trail network links the Town of Jasper to nearby campgrounds, popular swimming lakes and beaches and Maligne Canyon. These trails are generally suitable for all types of bikes and abilities. In this mountain town, it is possible to explore much of the wide open valley surrounding the townsite without climbing major hills.

Walk, bike or hop on the Jasper Transit bus and fill your day with activities while avoiding congested parking lots!

Explore the trails

Jasper's Connector Trails

These trails are generally suitable for all types of bikes and abilities.

Across the river

Explore trails on the east side of the Athabasca River, across from town.

Pyramid Bench

The Pyramid Bench is a lake-dotted terrace adjacent to Jasper. These trails are easily reached on foot from town.

West and Southwest of Jasper

Explore longer trails to less visited lakes on the Pyramid Bench, or get your heart pumping with a hike on Whistlers Mountain.

Ask us anything

Stop by the Jasper National Park Visitor Information Centre to speak with Parks Canada staff. We’re passionate, know all the best places, and are here to help you create your Jasper experience.