Athabasca Glacier Trail
ANY
HI
YES
Difficulty: ⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 1 mi
Region: Jasper NP
Elev. Gain: 194 ft
When to Go: Jun—Sep
Avg. Time: 30 min
Parking: Large unpaved lot
Type: Lollipop
Pass: Discovery or $11CAD day-use fee
Know Before You Go:
A very popular stop on the Icefield Parkway, the Athabasca Glacier is the largest ice field in the Canadian Rockies.
This trail takes you up to the tail of the glacier, along the way you will see signs that mark the recession of the glacier over the years.
If you want to get even closer you can take a glacier tour that will drive you up onto the ice.
What the hike lacks in general scenery it makes up for in educational value.
This spot can get crowded but parking is plentiful.