Snowshoeing

Jasper National Park

Portions of Jasper National Park remain closed due to impacts from the Jasper Wildfire Complex. Please check for up to date information.

Jasper National Park is the place to snowshoe in the Canadian Rockies. Inspiring the exploration of untracked territory, snowshoeing is one of winter's most accessible activities. With over 11,000 square kilometres of protected land (making us the largest national park in the Rockies), we have endless trails and magical areas for you to explore.

Catering to all levels and abilities, our trails are perfect for beginner snowshoers all the way to backcountry explorers. With such a variety of winter areas, Jasper is the perfect place to explore and create your own personal adventures.

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Pyramid Bench

With lookouts of one of Jasper's most famous mountains, Pyramid Mountain, expect awe-inspiring views as you venture along the trails.

Trail Distance Difficulty Description

Edge of the Bench

Trails 2j, 2b, 2c

4.2 km loop

Enjoy spectacular views of the townsite, valley and surrounding peaks. This trail is also a popular ski trail. Please share the trail by snowshoeing to the side of the ski track.
 5

Pyramid Overlook

Trails 2b, 2f, 2g, 2

6 km loop

A winding loop trail with phenomenal views of Pyramid Mountain and the valley bottom. This trail is also a popular ski trail. Please share the trail by snowshoeing to the side of the ski track.
Parking 7

Virl, Dorothy and Christine Lakes

Trails 60, 60a

8.6 km return Steep in places, this forested trail has great lake views.
Parking 26

Maligne Lake Area

Known for having some of the best snow in the park and an excellent place to see wildlife while exploring the many picturesque trails.

Trail Distance Difficulty Description
Medicine Lake 3 km return Follow the lakeshore for spectacular open views while travelling alongside the Excelsior wildfire of 2015.
Parking Medicine Lake north viewpoint

Beaver Lake

Trail 139

4 km or 10 km return This easy, wide trail leads to picturesque Beaver Lake or Summit Lakes and features a backdrop of dramatic limestone mountains. This trail is also a popular ski trail. Please share the trail by snowshoeing to the side of the ski track.
Parking Jacques Lake trailhead

Moose Lake Loop

Trail 20

2.6 km loop This trail will take you through a scenic forest over an old landslide to Moose Lake. This trail is also a popular ski trail. Please share the trail by snowshoeing to the side of the ski track.
Parking Bald Hills

Mary Schaffer Loop

Trail 21

3.2 km loop A gorgeous loop that takes you past Curly Phillips' historic boathouse on to a scenic viewpoint looking down Maligne Lake.
Parking Maligne Lake
Hidden Cove 8 km return Travel along the lakeshore to the Hidden Cove Campground. This trail is also a popular ski trail. Please share the trail by snowshoeing to the side of the ski track. Ensure safe ice conditions.
Parking Bald Hills

Highway 93A and Icefields Parkway

Exploring along the parkway means views of powerful waterfalls along with the opportunity to get close to the massive Athabasca Glacier (either from the toe or from above at Wilcox).

Trail Distance Difficulty Description
Lower Sunwapta Falls 2.6 km return

Situated along the Sunwapta River, this trail leads snowshoers to the much less visited lower falls.
Parking Sunwapta Falls

Big Bend 14 km return

A forested trail with phenomenal views of Dragon Peak and surrounding mountains. This trail is also a popular ski trail. Please share the trail by snowshoeing to the side of the ski track.
Parking Sunwapta Falls

Wilcox viewpoint 3.2 km return

A short climb to an incredible view of the Columbia Icefield area – take a seat on our red chairs and enjoy a little break before you venture back (don't forget to take a picture and Share the Chair #JasperNP). Avalanche terrain exists beyond the Red Chairs.
Parking Wilcox


Whirlpool Winter Hub

This winter hub complete with warming hut and rustic campground provides opportunities for both cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Please refrain from snowshoeing on groomed cross-country ski trails.

Trail Distance Difficulty Description
Whirlpool 1.6 km return

This flat-packed trail follows the Whirlpool River until you arrive at red chairs where you can sit and enjoy the winter wonderland before heading back.
 Whirlpool

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