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The beauty of Hinton - Foothills of the Rockies
Kelly’s bathtub
Alberta 40Hinton Disc Golf Course
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Jarvis Lake
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My Top Recommended Hikes
Various Experience Levels. Please read trail information on the All Trails Information page
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta website
Many years of erosion have carved this natural phenomenon. Maligne Canyon hike only requires a mere hour of your time. The best views are between bridges 1 and 4. Bridge 5 and 6 are further downstream where the canyon is much wider and, in my eyes, much less impressive.
It's a well walked path that gets very busy during the day. My advice would be to try and complete the short walk before the first bus tour arrives at around 8:30 am
Length: 4km (2.5 miles) return to 4th bridge
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 150m (492ft)
23 locals recommend
Maligne Canyon
Many years of erosion have carved this natural phenomenon. Maligne Canyon hike only requires a mere hour of your time. The best views are between bridges 1 and 4. Bridge 5 and 6 are further downstream where the canyon is much wider and, in my eyes, much less impressive.
It's a well walked path that gets very busy during the day. My advice would be to try and complete the short walk before the first bus tour arrives at around 8:30 am
Length: 4km (2.5 miles) return to 4th bridge
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 150m (492ft)
Because of its spectacular beauty and very limited permit number, visitors to the park start to line up as early as 7am! It's well worth it though. You get so close to the base of Mount Edith Cavell that it feels like you can just reach out and touch it.
The Cavell Meadows Trail offers many different views of the surrounding mountains but chances are you won't be able to look away from the Edith Cavell and its glaciers, a mountain that commands your gaze.
Length: 8.5km (5.3 miles)
Estimated Duration: 3 - 5 hours
Elevation Gain: 500m (1640ft)
Edith Cavell Trail
Edith Cavell TrailBecause of its spectacular beauty and very limited permit number, visitors to the park start to line up as early as 7am! It's well worth it though. You get so close to the base of Mount Edith Cavell that it feels like you can just reach out and touch it.
The Cavell Meadows Trail offers many different views of the surrounding mountains but chances are you won't be able to look away from the Edith Cavell and its glaciers, a mountain that commands your gaze.
Length: 8.5km (5.3 miles)
Estimated Duration: 3 - 5 hours
Elevation Gain: 500m (1640ft)
Athabasca Falls
An easy, flat walk that takes you to 5 of Jaspers Lakes. Each lake has a different depth offering various shades of blue and green depending on the light and the time of year.
Admittedly it's not the most exciting hike on this list but if you're not feeling too energetic or fancy a relaxing afternoon stroll, this is what you should go for. This is one of the locations where you can find the famous Muskoka red chairs that are spread around in some of the most scenic locations in Jasper National Park.
Length: 4.5km (2.8 miles)
Estimated Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Elevation Gain: Less than 100m (328ft)
Valley of the Five Lakes
Valley of the Five LakesAn easy, flat walk that takes you to 5 of Jaspers Lakes. Each lake has a different depth offering various shades of blue and green depending on the light and the time of year.
Admittedly it's not the most exciting hike on this list but if you're not feeling too energetic or fancy a relaxing afternoon stroll, this is what you should go for. This is one of the locations where you can find the famous Muskoka red chairs that are spread around in some of the most scenic locations in Jasper National Park.
Length: 4.5km (2.8 miles)
Estimated Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Elevation Gain: Less than 100m (328ft)
Pyramid Lake Loop is a 5.6 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Jasper, Alberta, Canada that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, horses, and snowshoeing and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/pyramid-lake-loop
20 locals recommend
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake Loop is a 5.6 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Jasper, Alberta, Canada that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, horses, and snowshoeing and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/pyramid-lake-loop
Miette Hot Springs
Spectacular views while enjoying a dip in the hot springs
Opal Hills Loop Trail is a 7.9 kilometer loop trail located near Improvement District No. 12 , Alberta, Canada that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and snowshoeing and is best used from March until October.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/opal-hills-loop-trail--2
Opal Hills Loop Trailhead
Maligne Lake RoadOpal Hills Loop Trail is a 7.9 kilometer loop trail located near Improvement District No. 12 , Alberta, Canada that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and snowshoeing and is best used from March until October.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/opal-hills-loop-trail--2
Roche Miette
This is a hike for those that really want to get up high. Approx 7 hours turn around.
Trail passing through the tree line to a high mountain peak, with hot springs on the way down.
Sulphur Skyline Trail
Trail passing through the tree line to a high mountain peak, with hot springs on the way down.
Spectacular views, located off highway 16, before entering Jasper National Park
Folding Mountain Trail Start
Spectacular views, located off highway 16, before entering Jasper National Park
Good Eats & Drinks in Hinton and Jasper
Hinton has a great food scene and I would recommend these great spots to anyone visiting!
The Blend Kitchen + Bar
Delicious Indian Cuisine in Hinton, and they deliver!
http://www.tandoorikonahinton.com/
Tandoori Kona
782 Carmichael LaneDelicious Indian Cuisine in Hinton, and they deliver!
http://www.tandoorikonahinton.com/
Local brewed beer, excellent service and great place to stop and eat on your way home from exploring Jasper National Park
18 locals recommend
Folding Mountain Brewing Taproom and Kitchen
49321 Folding Mountain VlgLocal brewed beer, excellent service and great place to stop and eat on your way home from exploring Jasper National Park
Delicious food, warm environment located in Hinton
8 locals recommend
Canadian Steakout Grill & Lounge
417 Gregg AveDelicious food, warm environment located in Hinton
My #1 Most Favourite place to eat in Jasper - Book a reservation ahead of time for a romantic dinner
12 locals recommend
The Raven Bistro
504 Patricia StMy #1 Most Favourite place to eat in Jasper - Book a reservation ahead of time for a romantic dinner
Delicious authentic Mexican food in Hinton, only two minute drive from the house. You can either order pick up or sit and stay. Open until 9pm.
14 locals recommend
Rojo Marrón Mexican Restaurant & Cafe
163 Athabasca AveDelicious authentic Mexican food in Hinton, only two minute drive from the house. You can either order pick up or sit and stay. Open until 9pm.
Pick up a gourmet coffee or home made breakfast/lunch sandwiches or wraps here. Great little coffee shop with local art work for sale on the walls.
Old Grind
900 Carmichael LnPick up a gourmet coffee or home made breakfast/lunch sandwiches or wraps here. Great little coffee shop with local art work for sale on the walls.
Local Hinton butcher shop open until 6PM and 2 minute drive from house.
Pepperoni, steak, sausages, breakfast sausages, free range eggs, and so much more.
Yukon Sausage Inc
120 Market StLocal Hinton butcher shop open until 6PM and 2 minute drive from house.
Pepperoni, steak, sausages, breakfast sausages, free range eggs, and so much more.
Freson Bros. Hinton Valley
108 Athabasca AveGrocery store 2 minutes from house. Open until 11PM
Bodywise Health and Fitness Center - Hinton
For longer stays, there is a fitness gym 2 minutes from the house.
https://www.bodywisehealthandfitnesscentre.com/
Ascend LLP
Fitness Space - Yoga, Qui Gong and more
Looking for the Hinton Gym? Only two minute drive from the house, in the plaza, across from the Athabasca Hotel, Hinton.
Bodywise Fitness Centre
127 Athabasca AvenueLooking for the Hinton Gym? Only two minute drive from the house, in the plaza, across from the Athabasca Hotel, Hinton.
Best Coffee
SnowDome Coffee Bar
607 B Patricia StGreat Coffee shop in Jasper!
Andromeda Coffee
607 Patricia StreetDELICIOUS COFFEE!
My favourite is the Cardamon Rose Latte! Worth waiting for