


Valley of the Five Lakes hike
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The Valley of the Five Lakes hike is an easy, enjoyable hike in Jasper that leads to five different stunning alpine lakes. The vibrant greens and blues of the water make each lake better than the next, and the whole family can enjoy the views without too much of a challenge.
Getting there
From Jasper, take Highway 93 south for just under 9.0km. The trailhead parking will be obvious on your left.
About
When to do | June-October |
Backcountry Campsites | No |
Pets allowed | Yes - On Leash |
Family friendly | Yes |
Route Signage | Good |
Crowd Levels | High |
Route Type | Lollipop |
Valley of the Five Lakes
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Route Description for Valley of the Five Lakes
The Valley of the Five Lakes hike is not especially challenging, but there are some steeper sections where holding the hands of young children may be required. Bears frequent the area in spring because of the berry bushes, so take all necessary precautions.
This beautiful hike features five pristine lakes in deep jade and blue, which are an awe-inspiring sight under the surrounding mountain peaks. You’ll begin from the parking lot, following the wide path that leads through the forest.
Continue through the forest on the obvious trail, eventually crossing over the Wabasso Creek Bridge. Shortly after, you’ll start to ascend switchbacks that were added to the trail in 2017 to make this section less steep. There are still sections where you’ll cross small to midsize boulders on the path, so watch your footing.
When you reach the junction, we recommend going clockwise. You’ll quickly reach the first lake. Note that the view is most limited here, so don’t feel like you need to linger before continuing along to the second lake. It gets better and better from here, as the third and fourth are considered to be the most beautiful. Have your camera ready!
The trail reaches the junction once again after the fifth lake. Follow the switchbacks down, cross the creek bridge, and continue through the forest until you reach the parking lot.
Insider Hints
Bring a picnic and enjoy a meal on a grassy stretch by one of the lakes.
Start early, as Valley of the Five Lakes is a very popular hike in Jasper.
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Otis Webster 8 months ago
Easy stroll without much challenge. The path was uneven, but it's not that hard to navigate the area.
Michael M. 9 months ago
Stunning scenery. The rugged trail was a bit concerning but not that bad. Overall it's a positive experience.
Matt Ducker 9 months ago
The emerald water of the lake was jaw-dropping. Very dreamy lake. Great for solo or group trips.
Jaina L. 2 years ago
Glad it was sunny! It made everything perfect. This trail leads to five different stunning alpine lakes. So much to see and explore.
Patrick Dumas 2 years ago
One of the easiest hikes we've done. We enjoyed the enormous views.
Shelly Winston 2 years ago
The trails was nice and healthy. Safe for small children and dogs.