Alberta · Canada
Maligne Lake Road
Jasper to Maligne Lake
Out of Jasper and up a glacier-carved valley, past Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake to the turquoise water of Maligne Lake itself. The corners are gentle and the traffic jams are elk and bighorn sheep, and honestly we’re fine with that.
Maligne Lake Road runs from near Jasper up a glacier-carved valley to Maligne Lake, passing Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. The paved route is famed for wildlife including elk, bighorn sheep, and bears alongside turquoise water and peaks. Mind the wildlife on the road, no fuel along the way, and winter snow.
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Where it runs24.4 mi · point to point
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Corners
busiest around mile 24Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1,131.5 – 1,729 mFrom the road
Points of interest2 stops
- Medicine LakeViewpoint9.9 mi in
- Maligne CanyonLandmark0.6 mi in
Hazards
- Wildlife on the road
- No services or fuel
- Winter snow and ice
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“It is as challenging as it is scenic, with breathtaking views along the way.”
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