Valley of the Five Lakes
Five small lakes ranging in color from emerald to deep blue, linked together by an easy 4.5 km loop trail.
The trailhead for the Valley of the Five Lakes is beside Highway 93, about 9 km south of town. The loop is about 4.5 km and takes about 2 hours. It passes through forest and meadows to connect five small lakes. Their colors shift from emerald green to sapphire blue depending on depth and lakebed composition. By the Fifth Lake are red Adirondack chairs and a small dock. The grade is gentle, making it suitable for families. Admission is free with a park pass. Be alert for bears: carry bear spray and walk in groups.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Fort Point
- Lac Beauvert & Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Marmot Basin
- Jasper Planetarium & Dark Sky Preserve
- Jasper Townsite
- Jasper SkyTram
- Mount Edith Cavell & Angel Glacier
- Maligne Canyon