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Pyramid Lake 250 m N
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Trail 2g

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Easy · Out and back

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

Pyramid Lake 250 m Open the map

About this trail

Trail 2g is a 2.4 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 1.2 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,187 m and 1,206 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It meets 2j at 0.6 km and Trail 2f at 1.0 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Pyramid Lake and Pyramid Lake Resort. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
2.4km
1.2 km each way
Elevation gain
35m
Estimated time
40min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,206m
Lowest point
1,187m

Elevation profile

1,187 m to 1,206 m
1,2061,187 0 km1.2 km

Highest point 1,206 m, lowest 1,187 m, 35 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% 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 kmPyramid Lake ResortLodge or hostel
  2. 0.0 kmPyramid LakeLake

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Lake, Hut or tea house

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.9160° N, 118.0887° 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