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Jacques Lake

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 64 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Jacques Lake is a 25.0 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 12.5 km each way. The route gains 500 m in total and tops out at 1,551 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Jaque Lake trail at 4.7 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. At 0.7 km a 0.5 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Beaver Lake and Jacques Lake, a stream crossing, a campground and a backcountry campground. Also used for backpacking.

Length
25.0km
12.5 km each way
Elevation gain
500m
Estimated time
7h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,551m
Lowest point
1,443m

Elevation profile

1,443 m to 1,551 m
1,5511,443 0 km12.5 km

Highest point 1,551 m, lowest 1,443 m, 500 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.0 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

  1. 0.0 kmJacques Lake TrailheadTrailhead
  2. 1.6 kmBeaver LakeLake
  3. 4.2 kmStream crossing
  4. 4.3 kmStream crossing
  5. 5.2 kmStream crossing
  6. 11.6 kmJacques LakeLake
  7. 12.2 kmJacques Lake CampgroundCampground
  8. 12.2 kmJacques LakeBackcountry campground

Good for

  • Hiking, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Lake, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8491° N, 117.7225° W.

Driving directions

Jasper National Park admission

National park admission required

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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

Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30