Wabasso Lake Trail
A moderate woodland route to Wabasso Lake and its prominent beaver dam.
Route overview
Cross low forested ridges to a beaver-created lake beneath the Athabasca Valley peaks.
The Wabasso Lake route crosses several low ridges before descending toward a quiet lake shaped by beaver activity. Openings on the final ridge provide views across the Athabasca Valley toward Mount Edith Cavell and northern quartzite peaks.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Icefields Parkway south of Jasper / Wabasso Lake
- Distance
- 6.8 km return
- Typical duration
- 2–3 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 107 m gain and 74 m loss on the one-way profile published by Parks Canada
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn when water and trail conditions are safe
- Trail type
- Return
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- National park admission normally applies; use P16 designated parking and check the trail report before departure.
Safety context
Carry bear spray, prepare for rolling terrain and turn around if wildfire-recovery work, high water or wildlife restrictions affect the corridor. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Wildlife, wet or muddy tread, rolling ridges, mosquitoes, smoke, fallen trees and limited mobile coverage.
Highlights
Canada, Jasper National Park, Wabasso Lake Trail, hiking, Canadian Rockies, Parks Canada
Why find a buddy
Well suited to buddies matching a moderate pace and sharing wildlife scanning, navigation and transport planning.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.