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Youth Lagoon Sport Climbing Trail

Jasper National Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 35 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Youth Lagoon Sport Climbing Trail is a 3.1 km out and back trail in Jasper National Park. It runs 1.5 km each way. The route gains 276 m in total and tops out at 1,508 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time.

Length
3.1km
1.5 km each way
Elevation gain
276m
Estimated time
1h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,508m
Lowest point
1,232m

Elevation profile

1,232 m to 1,508 m
1,5081,232 0 km1.5 km

Highest point 1,508 m, lowest 1,232 m, 276 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 40% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 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.

Good for

  • Hiking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.5972° N, 117.8075° 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