Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon
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- johnnnitaNapa, California2,470 contributionsTHE BRIDGES AND FALLS OF MALIGNE CANYONYou want to do some advance research on this location if you want to more thoroughly enjoy and remember which bridges you actually visited. If you are with a tour group, try to verify which bridges they are actually touring. There are multiple bridges in this area and wonderful carved out waterfalls created by erosion. However, they can begin to look very similar. If you are taking photos/videos, make sure you are clear what you are viewing. Of course, you want to experience all these waterfalls, if you can. They are unique and well worth the visit. We saw them on our day small group tour with Brewster Sightseeing. Looking back upon returning home, I can't say I completely match which bridge is which. Again, it was a beautiful, clear day for touring the canyon and falls. It's definitely a must see stop while you are in Jasper. It's really not that far away from the town of Jasper.Visited October 2022Written December 18, 2022
- VillagerRick1,000 contributionsTerrific VisitThis is a must see if you are anywhere close. We recently hiked a lot further (Johnston Canyon) for a lot less of an experience. The large parking area is next to a nice gift shop and restaurant. The canyon walk starts there, and you can bite off as much as you have time for. We chose to stop our excursion at bridge 1 (somewhat limited mobility), and found the canyon and waterfalls views in that short walk to be magnificent, that section is relatively flat, and easily traveled.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten May 29, 2023
- Kunio TakakiOttawa, Canada27 contributionsSimply amazing canyon walk.This canyon is about 12 minutes away from Jasper. It is excellent walk and view are just fantastic. The view is so dramatic, and give you chill. I was there 7:30am, I was all alone to do this walk. It is nicer to walk from upstream to down. #1 bridge is fantastic, you see the tall fall. Just beautiful. You an walk all the way down to #5 bridge. I took about 1.5 hour to arrived #5 bridge. And walked back up to parking lot. The way back is th3 same route, but you are happy to revisit amazing sceneries.Visited May 2023Travelled soloWritten June 5, 2023
- Sucheta MaratheIndia48 contributionsA must visit location in JasperWe recently visited Maligne Canyon in June 2023. It has 6 bridges and takes almost 2.5 to 3 hrs for a round trip. It's a slightly strenuous walk although smooth. One can choose to visit up to the 3rd bridge. The flowing river views are magnificentVisited June 2023Written June 8, 2023
- MPP2703Caythorpe, United Kingdom1,763 contributionsAdd to your Jasper to do list.A short drive from Jasper whether on the way to/or from lake Maligne. Loads of trails, stunning scenery. You have the choice of so many trails and if you don't want to trudge to bridges 5 and 6 you can drive to them on the road back to Jasper. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.Visited June 2023Written June 19, 2023
- THStyles24 contributionsJasper must do!Amazing! Will definitely go back. Went the end of June and although the parking lot was busy, there is enough room on the trail that we didn't feel like people were everywhere. Walked bridges 1-4. Came back on the loop and would not go back on the loop, would have turned back and came the way we came. The loop away from the bridges is mostly uphill in the forest and not nearly as much to see. Saw a huge elk with antlers right outside parking lot.Visited June 2023Written June 28, 2023
- Journey4two191 contributionsAny other time, it would have been great, but due to the dry winter, it was just ok this year.Due to the dry winter Jasper has had, the water flow was not that impressive. We can imagine how impressive it would be if they had more rain or snow during the winter. It was still nice, but again, don't expect too much this year. The hike initially goes downhill (all the way to the 5th bridge), but keep in mind that you'll have to hike this back up. It's not too difficult for most, but it could be challenging for the elderly or the physically challenged. Knowing what we know now, would we recommend it? Perhaps not this year for the aforementioned reason, but if Jasper had a colder/wet winter, then definitely yes. But then again, it's one of the things to do in the area, so you might as well visit and check it off the list. (About 2 hour should be plenty for most people). There is a nice souvenir shop and a great restaurant at the parking area. We tried the hamburger and the tri-tip sandwich, and both were great. The coffee was very good, too.Visited June 2023Written June 28, 2023
- cypinsLouisiana273 contributionsWonderful and Interesting Canyon!Maligne Canyon is a wonderful and interesting series of falls and canyon. Very nice hike, not too strenuous but was definitely crowded the day we went. We hiked bridges one through four and enjoyed it. We were here after lunch and it was very crowded so I would suggest to see this canyon either real early or later in the afternoon after the crowds calm down!Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten July 11, 2023
- Phylly MPennsylvania440 contributionsAbsolutely Fabulous!Yes, Please take the hike through the path in the canyon. The water is powerful. They do offer private tours with guides .. This is a beautiful hike well over 1 hour long. Not strenuous if you have transportation at the endVisited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten July 19, 2023
- Christina BLouisiana2,712 contributionsNot what I was ExpectingAfter visiting so many other canyons this one was a let down. The canyons are pretty, but only saw 1 fall. You hear the water & can barely see it at times. We walked bridges 2-4 and drove to 5 & 6. I have knee issues and we have done a ton of hikes so did not want to walk between 4 &5. I saw the misery of faces at bridge 5 for those who walked & had to walk back. Very steep!! Since 1 is the beginning of the canyon it didn’t interest me to go to it and the parking lot puts you at bridge 2. Easy to find along Maligne Canyon Road. All stops are marked. If you only have time for one or 2 do the ones along the Icefield parkway…. So much better !! See my other reviews as I reviewed those too!!Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten July 30, 2023
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CanadianBadger
Canmore, Canada72 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Maligne Canyon is a must see walking experience. Borderline hike as it goes a long way down, means its a long way back up. Amazing outdoor activity, canyon and river (with some early ice - October) truly lovely. I'm almost 300lbs but like to hike so I'd say do able for most people.
Written October 30, 2023
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Jobylake
Ottery St. Mary, UK937 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
We parked in the main car park with ease as we arrived early in the morning. From this car park, the walk from First Bridge to Fifth Bridge is mainly downhill. It is rocky and even in places so sensible walking shoes or boots are recommended.
As per previous reports, it would be better to do the loop from the car park at Fifth Bridge rather than from the main car park as you will do the harder bit uphill first when the day is cooler rather than downhill. The car park at Fifth Bridge appeared to be much quieter too as there were spaces available when we arrived before walking back.
As per previous reports, it would be better to do the loop from the car park at Fifth Bridge rather than from the main car park as you will do the harder bit uphill first when the day is cooler rather than downhill. The car park at Fifth Bridge appeared to be much quieter too as there were spaces available when we arrived before walking back.
Written October 23, 2023
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2018CDN
Calgary, Canada64 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We walked from bridge #6 to #1 and back. Took about 2 hours. From bridge 6 to 5 it’s mostly a peaceful walk through the foods. Once you get to the canyon, it’s breathtaking! Rocks can be slippery- good shoes recommended.
Written October 22, 2023
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Cathy H
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Sep. 2023 • Family
Driver Mary and host Flora made the drive to Maligne Lake, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Canyon informative and enjoyable. The canyon walk held incredible views of flora, rock erosion, and waterfalls. One of our favorite experiences of our four days in Jasper.
Written October 9, 2023
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The Travelling Vegan
London, UK44 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
This is a fantastic place to visit with spectacular and a bit scary views into the deep canyon with gushing waterfalls. Easy paths if you want or more difficult if you prefer. Interesting info boards. Dramatic and incredible, highly recommended.
Written October 5, 2023
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Kevin L
Tiny, Canada244 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Nice views of deep canyon. There are multiple bridges on hike you can take to turn around part ways. Climb is a bit steep. Make sure to stop by viewing area down the road for some nice views of Jasper area.
Written September 30, 2023
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Tim T
Poole, UK21 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Maligne Canyon was beautiful. I started at the top cafe and walked down to just prior to bridge 5 before returning. It was late afternoon in late Sept. The weather was fine and sunny but ut was still not busy. The path down is straight forward but quite steep. Lots of opportunities to take photos of the azure blue waters and falls. As with all of the Rockies, public amenities are plentiful and of good quality. The cafe at the top is good- recommend sitting out on the veranda.
Written September 29, 2023
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Sabes
Pittsburgh, PA28 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Malign Canyon was more than we expected based on some reviews. Beautiful canyon walls, different from every angle, with water flowing anywhere from gushing waterfalls to rushing rivers under 6 bridges. See map to understand that you can walk/hike anywhere from an easy loop to bridges 1 & 2 near parking lot or a little more hilly hike to loop around bridge 3 or keep on going for a longer, hike. I can only speak for the loop to bridge 3, which included 1 & 2. If you start the loop left, with the canyon on your right, you are rewarded with many beautiful close up looks into the canyon. The climb to bridge 3 is downhill and on the left side (with canyon on right) there are some switchback stairs. Coming back up to parking lot on the loop with canyon on the right, you are a bit further from the edge and it is a dirt hill with some rocks and roots. It took us, in our 60s, less than an hour to do the bridge 3 loop with many stops along the way, both to stare at the beauty of the canyon and waterfalls and to rest at intervals on the way back up. We then drove to bridge 5, a cool suspension bridge across a bubbling riverbed and then drove to bridge 6, wooden bridge across bubbling river. Views from 5 and 6 are less spectacular as the canyon walls ended closer to bridge 4, which I believe is accessible only by foot.
Written September 27, 2023
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Janey
Buffalo, NY32 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
WE were a bit unable to do our usual hiking due to knee surgery, but its a beautiful location. We only got to see the first 2 bridges because the incline, etc didnt allow us to continue so it wasnt much of a hike but beautiful!
Written September 24, 2023
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Vincent C
253 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
After more research when we arrived at Bridge #5 we decided to just drive to the Bridge #2-4 and then walk back to #1 and back to the parking lot. Some nice views of the canyon and waterfalls but I don't think the rest of the hikes were worth it. You have better places to be in this area for the day.
Written September 12, 2023
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Canajenv
Toronto, Canada134 contributions
I am using a walker and am wondering if there is a nice viewpoint close to the parking lot, just so I can get an idea of the beauty of the canyon. Or might I be better off to forego this particular area?
Shelley
Kelowna, Canada15 contributions
There is a viewpoint at the top of the canyon, very near the welcome house, which is mostly flat to get to, other than a few stairs. If you are steady with your walker and in reasonably good health, the path is smooth and paved and it would give you a good idea of the depth and drama of the canyon if you walked the short distance to the first lookout bridge. You'll see clearly where to walk from when you get to the parking lot. It's worth a stop, especially as it's close to Jasper townsite and right on the magnificent drive to Maligne Lake.
Tammy H
Whitecourt, Canada115 contributions
How far of a hike is it to the forth bridge?
DewOnTheRoad
Sacramento, CA352 contributions
From the trail head for the first bridge to the fourth bridge takes about an hour each way (allowing time to ooh and aahh at each bridge). Do go beyond the fourth bridge about 5 minutes for another great view before returning. This is a good trail to do in the rain as it is not muddy and there is hardly anyone around in the rain.
EMHOK
Edmond, OK16 contributions
Hi. We are planning to spend about 8 days in Alberta the week after Labor Day, flying into Edmonton and driving to Jasper the same day. Will be spending time Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff and leave from Calgary. Wondering if this hike can be done the first part of the day we drive to Lake Louise (which I understand is about a 3 hour drive)? We can arrive at the trail in the morning. Does this sound like a reasonable 1/2 - 2/3 day to include in our itinerary?
Any information on this hike or any suggestions regarding our travel plans would be greatly appreciated. Thanks fellow TripAdvisors!
Mentsightseer
Dallas, TX111 contributions
The Gyspy app we used for Jasper and Banff National Parks is the Canadian Rockies which includes 3 areas for about US $20. That combines all the national parks into one. You will be so impressed by this app. and what it will guide you to. Enjoy your adventure and take your time as you travel this road way to take in as much of this scenery as possible on the Icefield Parkway. It is spectacular!!!
889trudir
Chicago, IL19 contributions
Did you do this 5 bridges hike on your own, or through a tour company? If a company, which one and how long of a tour was it. If on your own, how did you get there are back to town? (we won't have a car) Thank you.
Canadiana25
Fort McMurray, Canada107 contributions
On our own. Just follow the signs to Maligne Canyon. No need to go with a group it’s a very easy walk.
SayB
3 contributions
Is this a good place to take my in laws in the summer? They are in their early 70s/late 60s so I’d like something short and easy for them to walk
RobxxxL
Rotterdam, The Netherlands33 contributions
I do not think that they are able to do the entire trail, but the paths are good and there are rails all over the place. With a short walk you can see a lot!
Best regards
Rob
imoq
Jasper, Canada5 contributions
Is there an easy way of getting there without a car or going on a tour?
Neil-in-Alford
Alford, UK192 contributions
I’m pretty sure you can hire bicycles in Jasper if your up for that ...
Sarah C
Birmingham, UK436 contributions
Hi... I have one day in Jasper in May, and one day only. I am trying to decide which trail to do / sight to see and am between Lac Beauvert and Maligne Canyon as they both look stunning.
I will have just come from a day in Lake Louise, had a day on the icefields parkaway and Athabasaca Falls, followed by two days on the Rocky Mountaineer train after Jasper... so want to make the most of my day there.
Any suggestions between these - or anything else?!
OBIDOCRL
Chattanooga, TN251 contributions
Hi Sarah,
So glad you are taking a trip to Jasper and the Canadian Rockies! You will surely have a wonderful time. The entire region is my all time favorite area for scenic photography in all of North America. As far as your choices of places to see while in Jasper, there are so many choices and it depends on the weather as well as what you like to do. Lake Beauvert is in the middle of several cabins and other accommodations and near the town of Jasper itself. From there you can get some nice vistas of the surrounding mountains. It should not take too long to visit there, so you could spend some time there and do some other things. If the weather is cloudy and/or a bit rainy, Maligne Canyon would be a good choice as I think the best lighting there for good photography of the water is nice and even lighting when it is cloudy.
If the weather is nice and clear, I highly suggest taking the Jasper Skytram up to the top for some spectacular views of the area. You can also hike some trails there on top if you like. Also, as you drive into Jasper along the Icefields Parkway, there are several places to stop there for some great views of the area. Finally, if you have time, Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) heading east from Jasper to the park's east entrance has several places to stop at for some incredible vistas and some great reflections in the rivers and lakes of the surrounding mountains. Best times of the day for this area is in the early mornings and late afternoons/early evenings. You also might see some elk, mountain sheep, deer and other animals along this route at those times.
Feel free to ask any other questions. Although I do not live there, I absolutely love the area and have visited many times over the years.
225Fabiana
Maringa, PR27 contributions
Olá
Queremos conhecer o Maligne Canyon, mas não consegui descobrir se há alguma tarifa para entrar, e qual o valor. Estaremos de carro, em maio/2018. Ainda tem neve no local?
Marcio Yukio
Sao Paulo, SP923 contributions
Boa noite Fabiana. Não tem tarifa, mas visitar os parques você paga uma taxa e recebe um ticket que deixa no carro. Não sei o valor pois ganhamos. Fui na 2a quinzena de setembro/17 e peguei neve um dia ( no último dia do verão). Foi incrÃvel!!! Boa sorte e boa viagem. Vale cada centavo gasto.
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