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Jasper Discovery

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Moderate · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 63 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Jasper Discovery is a 8.2 km loop trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. The route gains 158 m in total and tops out at 1,145 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets 3e at 0.2 km, 11 Town trail at 0.4 km and Bighorn Alley #13 at 4.8 km, and passes 11 other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass CN Mountain Locomotive 6015. Also used for trail running.

Length
8.2km
Elevation gain
158m
Estimated time
2h30min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
1,145m
Lowest point
1,053m

Elevation profile

1,053 m to 1,145 m
1,1441,054 0 km8.3 km

Highest point 1,145 m, lowest 1,053 m, 158 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 17% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 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 kmCabin CreekTrailhead
  2. 2.6 kmHazel AveTrailhead
  3. 2.6 kmDrinking water
  4. 2.9 kmCN Mountain Locomotive 6015Historic site
  5. 3.0 kmDrinking water
  6. 3.0 kmJasper CNR StationHistoric site
  7. 3.1 kmRescue BuildingHistoric site
  8. 4.8 kmBighorn AlleyTrailhead
  9. 6.5 kmPyramid BenchTrailhead

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Wheelchair friendly
  • Historic site

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8715° N, 118.1008° 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

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