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Trail 3 Minnow Lake

Near Wynd · Jasper National Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Trail 3 Minnow Lake is a 11.2 km out and back trail near Wynd in Jasper National Park. It runs 5.6 km each way. The route gains 278 m in total and tops out at 1,413 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Caledonia Lake and Minnow Lake and a backcountry campground. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and backpacking.

Length
11.2km
5.6 km each way
Elevation gain
278m
Estimated time
3h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,413m
Lowest point
1,165m

Elevation profile

1,165 m to 1,413 m
1,4121,165 0 km5.6 km

Highest point 1,413 m, lowest 1,165 m, 278 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 27% 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. 0.2 kmCaledonia LakeLake
  2. 5.6 kmMinnow LakeBackcountry campground

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Lake, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8657° N, 118.1504° 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

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