Popular Day Hikes: Jasper

Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas.


Popular Day Hikes: Jasper describes 34 routes and trails spanning the width of Jasper National Park, Mount Robson Provincial Park, and the area surrounding Valemount, British Columbia. Routes described in this book vary in length and difficulty, and there are splendid sights to be seen by people of all ages and abilities.

This volume includes some of the most recommended hikes in the region, including:
Wilcox Pass
Valley of the Five Lakes
Maligne Pass
Folding Mountain
Fitzwilliam Basin
Mount Terry Fox
Overlander Trail


The northern reaches of the Canadian Rockies described here span a wide range of environments from picturesque, craggy summits to verdant meadows and peaceful stretches of forest. Well-signed and well-maintained trails allow for access to spectacular viewpoints that are more than worth the walk.

These popular day hikes are sure to kindle an appreciation for the natural landscape of the Canadian Rockies and set the stage for a lifetime of adventures to come.