Maligne Lake Road
Jasper to Maligne Lake · Alberta
Distance24.4mi · 39 km
Drive time47 minon the road
DifficultyEasy
MountainLakesForestValley
Glacial valley drive to turquoise Maligne Lake
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.
Where it runs
JasperStart · Alberta
Maligne LakeEnd · Canada
Character
Corners30bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb684 mtotal ascent
Summit1716 mhighest point · 5630 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
580 m rangeKnow before you go
- Wildlife on the road
- No services or fuel
- Winter snow and ice
Along the road
- viewpoint Medicine Lake
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