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Trail 9a5th Lake

Near Jasper · Jasper National Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 69 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Trail 9a5th Lake is a 3.0 km out and back trail near Jasper in Jasper National Park. It runs 1.5 km each way. The route gains 62 m in total and tops out at 1,131 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass First Lake and Second Lake, The Red Chairs and a viewpoint. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
3.0km
1.5 km each way
Elevation gain
62m
Estimated time
55min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,131m
Lowest point
1,102m

Elevation profile

1,102 m to 1,131 m
1,1311,102 0 km1.5 km

Highest point 1,131 m, lowest 1,102 m, 62 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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 kmFirst LakeLake
  2. 0.2 kmSecond LakeLake
  3. 0.4 kmThird LakeLake
  4. 0.7 kmThe Red ChairsLandmark
  5. 0.7 kmFourth LakeLake
  6. 0.9 kmViewpointAt 0.9 km
  7. 1.0 kmFifth LakeLake

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Lake, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8200° N, 118.0130° 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