Virl Lake

Near Geikie · Jasper National Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Virl Lake is a 0.8 km out and back trail near Geikie in Jasper National Park. It runs 0.4 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,302 m and 1,308 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Virl Lake. Also used for walking.

Length: 0.8km; 0.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 5m
Estimated time: 15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,308m
Lowest point: 1,302m

Elevation profile

1,302 m to 1,308 m

Highest point 1,308 m, lowest 1,302 m, 5 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 3% 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

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Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8798° N, 118.2371° 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