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Valley of Five Lakes
Find five lakes for the price of one at Valley of Five Lakes, just south of Jasper.
Plan Around Valley of Five Lakes
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Valley of Five Lakes Details
Find five lakes for the price of one at Valley of Five Lakes, just south of Jasper. Just 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) south of Jasper along the Icefields Parkway is the Valley of Five Lakes. A trailhead from the parking area leads hikers on a 4.5 kilometer (2.8 mile) loop trail, past five lakes. Take the trail clockwise to pass by three of the smaller lakes so that you leave the two larger lakes - the highlights - for the end of your hike. The hike should take you about 1.5-2 hours and expect to gain 66 meters of elevation. If you'd like to spend more time on the water, rent a boat at Fifth Lake through Online Sport and Tackle (780-852-3630), or [Curries Guiding](http://www.jasperoutdooradventure.com/).
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.8 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Valley of Five Lakes
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5.1 mi away
Jasper Townsite
Known as the "gentle giant of the Rockies", Jasper is a mountain town that's known for its good food and drinks, laid back vibe with a bit of luxury thrown in
5.4 mi away
Superintendent's Residence
Among the residences built along the Bow River in Banff is the Superintendent's Residence.
11.5 mi away
Athabasca Falls
A short walk from the parking area will lead you to the most impressive waterfall in the Canadian Rockies.
24.8 mi away
Sunwapta Falls
Fifty-six kilometers (35 miles) south of the Town of Jasper is where you'll find this class six waterfall.
52.7 mi away
The Columbia Icefield Centre and Athabasca Glacier
Begin your exploration of the area here, at the Columbia Icefield Centre.
