The Scenic easy hike along the: Valley of Five Lakes. Jasper National Park. Alberta Canada
The Valley of the Five Lakes hike is a family-friendly hiking trail featuring five picturesque lakes in Jasper National Park.
Although Jasper National Park has many different beautiful hikes for you to explore and many magnificent lakes for you to relax by, the Valley of the Five Lakes offers the best of both worlds. Not only does it have a fairly easy hike, approximately 1.5 – 2 hours round trip (approximately a 4.5 km loop), you pass by five different lakes, one more beautiful than the other with varied colors and backdrops at each one. Although there are no mountainous views throughout this hike, the lakes and panoramic views of nature at its finest makes it very well worth it.
Valley of the Five Lakes is among one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Jasper, and although the parking lot may always seem full, the trails are not over congested making for a nice relaxing walk in the wilderness. No matter what your hiking abilities are, this is a great walk as there is no climbing nor high altitude terrain – it’s an easy hike to partake in!
Valley of the Five Lakes is only located 3 km south of Becker’s Chalets (approximately 9 km south of the Jasper town-site) on highway 93. Typically on this stretch of highway, a variety of wildlife frequent it (with elk, black bears, grizzly bears, coyotes, deer and many birds being the most common). This hiking trail forms one big loop, you start and finish in the same spot while encountering 5 beautiful and unique lakes along its path.
Throughout this trail, you will encounter five glorious lakes, each with a different shade of greeny turquoise due to the varied lake depths. Several streams and viewpoints will be encountered on this trail, along with a great possibility of seeing wildlife, especially beavers!!! As you walk the five lakes, it is very important to make lots of noise (talk, wear a bear bell, etc.), to ensure that any wildlife on the trails are aware of your presence and not startled nor surprised. As you walk along the trail, the first lake is somewhat difficult to get a great view of, however it is the longest amongst the five lakes at Valley of the Five Lakes. The second lake is among the smallest of lakes on this trail, although very beautiful. The third lake is known for having many ducks in it, diving their heads in search for food, in this clear turquoise water. The fourth lake is also very beautiful with yet another hue of turquoise. The last and final lake, the fifth lake, is very heavenly and can be travelled by boat.