Geraldine Peak Route

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Hard · Loop

Trail score 52 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Geraldine Peak Route is a 5.5 km loop trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. The route gains 969 m in total and tops out at 2,830 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m and 3.2 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Second Geraldine Lake.

Length: 5.5km
Elevation gain: 969m
Estimated time: 5h45min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 2,830m
Lowest point: 1,891m

Elevation profile

1,891 m to 2,830 m

Highest point 2,830 m, lowest 1,891 m, 969 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 68% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 75% of route

75% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.4 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

2.7 kmSecond Geraldine LakeLake

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake, Summit, Views, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.6028° N, 117.9599° W.

Driving directions

Jasper National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy Discovery Pass

Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 273 trails in Jasper National Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30