Mount Edith Cavell Trail
Mount Edith Cavell Trail
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Bettina P
Farmingdale, NY43 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
This is definitely a worthwhile short hike. The small glacial lake with chunks of ice floating around at the foot of the glacier, surrounded by these huge mountain is an amazing sight. Get there early during the busy season.
Written September 26, 2022
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cazaresil
Moraga, CA72 contributions
Aug. 2022
The Canadian Rockies offer spectacular opportunities for daily hikes. At the top of the list there are a few selected: Lake O'Hara to Opabin Prospect lookout; Lake Louise to Six Glaciers teahouse and Beehive; and Mt. Edith Cavell to the 360 degrees summit. Then in fall you have to add Larch Valley around Moraine Lake. This hike is only about 9.5 Km round trip, with a steep 300 meters ascend at the very end. With my family of 4 we first visited the spectacular Cavell Pond, stay there for a long time, and then continued to the Cavell Meadows. There is a point where the trail ends, but you don't have a 360 view. DON'T STOP THERE, unless you are truly afraid of a steep, slippery at times ascend. Go on to the top of the rock pile, gaining another 300 meters of elevation to 2,583msnm. Then at the top, you will have not only Mt. Edith Cavell, its pond and the view to the Meadows and Jasper (north), but also a breathtaking open view to the Athabasca valley river (South), and an impressive view to the East, where you can see some of the peaks of the Queen Elizabeth Ranges. Tip: to see the Pond in all of its beauty during summer, visit the Pond before 1pm. After that hour the Pond starts to move to the shade of Mt. Edith Cavell. 10/10 for the Pond, 10/10 for the Meadows (incredibly beautiful), 10/10 for the views.
Written August 26, 2022
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Gary S
Ottawa, Canada28 contributions
Jul. 2022
A lovely hike, either very short (30 minutes) to see the Angel Glacier or much longer but worth it (2.5 hours) to get up the alpine meadows and have a spectacular view.
Written August 7, 2022
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Marlen S
Orillia, Canada26 contributions
Jul. 2022
Fun drive to the base of this mountain, some great curves. Saw the glacier melt start a stream which turned into a rushing river.
Written August 3, 2022
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Lynne P
5 contributions
Jul. 2022
Get an up close look at a glacier before they are gone. We even heard a calving. The hike is uphill and not for the weak, but completely worth the effort.
Written August 3, 2022
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Patricia C
90 contributions
Jun. 2022
If you are "weekend hikers," like us, be sure to have your trekking poles with you on this hike over rocks and through mud and even snow when we were there. But the trail is totally worth it.
Written July 25, 2022
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Maureen90
Acton, MA15 contributions
Jun. 2022
Traveled with my elderly parents. Dad is in wheelchair, but has some mobility issues. Astounding views and so incredible special to share such amazing views that are accessible even if you are unable to hike to get them....
Written July 4, 2022
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Vickers55
Cambridge, UK607 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
A fantastic walk to see 2 glaciers and a frozen lake. The road to get there is very good despite the warnings. Stunning views of mountains and glaciers. Well worthbb my doing and the highlight of our time in Jospeh National Park. Go early bc ass as quieter
Written June 25, 2022
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Calgaryskichick
187 contributions
Sep. 2021 • Friends
Amazing drive to the trailhead for Edith Cavell pond. Easy 60 minute roundup hike to pond to see close up glacier and icebergs. Must do :)
Written September 20, 2021
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Tenille
Cape Town, South Africa10 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Couples
OK so I know all sources say ‘moderate hike’ but for the unfit or those not specifically hiking fit (I’m a swimmer) this is more like a difficult hike. It is exceptionally beautiful so definitely worth it but make sure your shoes have excellent grip for the loose gravel on the way down, good socks to prevent blisters and definitely pack plenty of snacks and water. There are stunning views for the entire hike. Everything from the Glacier, cute little marmots, chipmunks, gofers and typically bears (which we did not encounter), meadows, fairy-glen type forest, small meadows and mountain top views. I really would encourage everyone to take their own garbage bags for any trash from your snacks as the increasing amount of tissues etc. left lying around really made me very sad. As explorers we should do everything we can to preserve this extreme beauty.
Written August 22, 2021
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Lori
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how difficult is this hike? like is it just an uphill or do we need to climb a ton of rocks, etc. thanks!
oldleroy2
Painesville, OH83 contributions
It’s uphill but not terribly difficult unless you plan to take the right trail at the split and go to the top of the ridge. The left trail loops around and returns to the main trail mostly downhill from that point.
sarahfB9468LS
Spokane Valley, WA5 contributions
Do you still need a parking permit to go up to this hike? How should we go about doing that? We will be in Jasper the first week of August.
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Coake
Bradford, UK47 contributions
A parking permit is no longer required as they have completed the expanded parking lot - we were there last week. It does still get busy so if you get there at peak times you might have to wait a little for a space.
Orit A
Kiryat Ono, Israel7 contributions
We are planing a trip to jasper in September. Is the mount Edith Cavell trail open?
Tim
Vacaville, CA11 contributions
That’s s good question I think it’s open until October but look at the Canada Parks website for current trails information they are very helpful. 😁
JadeDVM
San Francisco, CA36 contributions
If I already bought the parks pass for Banff and Jasper, do I still need to get a permit to visit Edith Cavell Trail? I thought that was included in the pass I bought. Is this permit separate? thanks
Tim
Vacaville, CA11 contributions
No permits needed anymore they have 2 parking lots there. However I’d suggest you arrive early like before 9am because we got there on Sunday at 11am and was all filled up but waited for an open space for like 10 mins. It’s a good 20 min drive off the main highway
Marissa-O94
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands14 contributions
We're planning a trip in June 2018. Do you still need a permit for your vehicle in June?
Lifisgood
Vancouver, Canada85 contributions
Just in Jasper. Mount Edith Cavell Trail is closed till August unfortunately.
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