- Lake Annette
Lake Annette is a 1.7 mile loop, paved trail. Half the loop goes through burnt forest from the wildfire in 2024, but there was some new grasses sprouting and some wildflowers. This lake is very popular for kayaking, picnicking, and SUPing, but there is plenty of parking. While the lake is very busy and can be crowded, the trail was quiet.
2. Beauvert Lake
Beauvert Lake loop is a 3.3 mile trail around the lakeshore. You can park at the river and take the trail along the river to the lake and then through forest back for the full 3.3 miles, or you can park at that lake itself for a shorter, about 2 mile hike around just the lakeshore. Since the forest along this trail is burnt from the 2024 wildfire, I was in direct sunlight the whole trail and my dog was quite hot, so it might be a good idea if doing this hike in the summertime to park closer to the lake for a shorter hike and to stay beside the lake the whole time. Part of the trail passes through the Fairmont Resort, who has a boat house offering dog-friendly kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals. They also offer dog-friendly cabins and a restaurant and patio with a dog menu! A very short part of this trail passes through a golf course, which was weird and interesting. I did not have an issue finding parking, despite the lake being fairly busy.
3. Lake Edith
Lake Edith is a 2.9 mile loop trail along a dirt path. Most of the lake is surrounded by cabins with private beaches on the lake shore. It is a popular lake for swimming, paddle boarding, and kayaking. We passed many dogs both on the trail and swimming on their private beach by the lake. This was a beautiful trail with beautiful lake views all around. I found it entertaining to also be able to check out the lake houses as we passed by them. Max loved jumping in and out of the lake to cool off along the trail. This was one of our favorite lakes in Jasper.
4. Medicine Lake
There is a parking lot for Medicine Lake right off the side of the road. After a climb down a wooden staircase, there is a short downhill walk down to the base of the lake with a small pebble beach. There is also a path to the left and to the right if you wanted to go a little further around the lake. The paths are elevated, offering a great aerial view of the lake.
5. Beaver Lake
To access Beaver Lake you will take the Jacques Lake Trail. Beaver Lake is only about 1 mile into the trail. We were limited on time that day, so we only hiked 2 miles round trip to Beaver Lake and back. The best part was when we got back to the parking lot there was a herd of horned sheep!
6. Maligne Lake
Maligne Lake is accessed from one of several parking lots surrounding the lake. At the lake, you can rent a kayak or paddle board or take a boat ride. There is also a restaurant. There are several different trailheads around the lake. We did the hike to Moose Lake from here.
7. Moose Lake
Moose Lake trail is about 2 miles out and back, starting at Maligne Lake. The trail is very popular and can be crowded, as everyone wants to spot a moose. I was disappointed when I did not see any moose on the trail or at the lake, but someone told me it was too hot out that day for the moose to be out. I don’t know how true that is. Regardless, Max enjoyed swimming in both lakes and was able to keep cool despite the hot summer day.
