Beaver Lake to Jacques Lake
Key information: Beaver Lake to Jacques Lake 
- A long but not difficult walk up a superb mountain-lined valley to admire a series of beautiful lakes.
Walkopedia rating
- Walkopedia rating84
- Beauty33
- Natural interest15.5
- Human interest4
- Charisma31.5
- Negative points0
- Total rating84
Vital Statistics
- Length: Up to 24km round trip
- 6hrs+
- Maximum Altitude: N/A
- Level of Difficulty: Moderate
WALK SUMMARY
This National Park in Alberta’s Rockies is home to some of the world's most beautiful mountain landscape
This is one of Jasper's best lower-level walks, a long but not difficult trek from Medicine Lake up a flattish valley past three fine lakes to Jacques Lake, with dramatic mountains marching each side.
I.e., a high work-to-joy ratio and a lot of time free to enjoy the marvels around you.
This is walk is in remote mountains with uncertain weather, where bears are a risk. Come fully prepared.
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Safety and problems: All walks have inherent risks and potential problems, and many of the walks featured on this website involve significant risks, dangers and problems. Problems of any sort can arise on any walk. This website does not purport to identify any (or all) actual or potential risks, dangers and problems that may relate to any particular walk.
Any person who is considering undertaking this walk should do careful research and make their own assessment of the risks, dangers and possible problems involved. They should also go to “Important information” for further important information.
Anyone planning an expedition to this place should see further important information about this walk.
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Contents
Other great walks in Canada
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Alberta: Banff NP, Lake Louise to Lake Agnes
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Alberta: Waterton Lakes, Carthew-Alderson Trail
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Alberta: Waterton Lakes, Crypt Lake
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Alberta: Waterton Lakes, Tamarack Trail
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Alberta: Waterton Lakes, Waterton Lakes NP
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Brit Col, Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail
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Brit Col, Esplanade Track
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Brit Col, Garibaldi Provincial Park
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Brit Col, Talus Lake
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Brit Col/Alberta, Columbia Icefield
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Brit Col/Alberta, Great Divide Trail
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Brit Col/Alberta, Sunshine to Assiniboine
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Brit Col: Mt Robson NP, Berg Lake
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Brit Col: Yoho, Iceline Trail
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Brit Col: Yoho, Lake O'Hara
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Eastern Ontario, Bruce Trail
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Newfoundland, East Coast Trail
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Newfoundland, Gros Morne NP
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Nova Scotia, Cape Split Trail
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NW Territories, Nahanni National Park
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Vancouver, Della Falls Trail
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Vancouver, Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
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Vancouver, Nootka Trail
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Vancouver, West Coast Trail
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Yukon, Kluane Range
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Holidays and Activities
MAGAZINE
Walking with Trees: the Kumano Kōdō Kōhechi - Stephen Barber's account and photos of one of Japan's great pilgrimage trails. March 2021
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Responsible travel matters, a lot. How you travel will make a real difference - for better or worse. PLEASE consider this when making plans. Read more
