Parking
Use the public P-18 roadside parking on Old Fort Point Road at Lac Beauvert. Start from the signed Trail 4a access beside P-18; do not use Jasper Park Lodge guest parking.
Overview
About Beauvert Lake Loop
Why go
- Flat lakeshore loop with turquoise water and mountain views
- Easy access from public P-18 parking near Jasper Park Lodge
- Good option for families, photography, and a relaxed hour outdoors
Heads up
- Can be busy near Jasper Park Lodge and the golf course
- Some sections may be wet or muddy after precipitation
- Wildlife and golf-course activity require extra space and attention
This easy loop pairs turquoise Lac Beauvert views with mountain scenery, the Jasper Park Lodge shoreline, and a quiet lakeside walk close to Jasper. The route is flat, family-friendly, and a good choice for a relaxed hour outdoors.
Parkwolf’s verdictWhy goMap & elevation
The route
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Full mapElevation1,026–1,040 m
Plan your hike
Before you go
Parking
Safety
8 active Jasper alerts
- ClosureWildfire-impacted areas and facilities closedStay out of closed wildfire-impacted areas and facilities in Jasper National Park; closures protect public safety after the 2024 wildfire and remain in effect while recovery and safety work continues.Official details
- Closure93A (Wabasso Road) no through travel during roadworkFrom mid-October to early November 2026, plan for 93A (Wabasso Road) to be accessible from the south entrance only; no through travel is expected during roadwork.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Jasper Tour Guide
Your drive to Beauvert Lake Loop, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Jasper National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
See the Jasper audio tourRecorded for this area
Henry House and Fur Trade HistoryListen
“The area you're driving through contains the Henry House historic site. There's no building here, just a plaque marking the spot of a key fur trade post from 1811 that supported travelers crossing the mountains.”
Plays on the road 0.2 km from the trailhead in the Parkwolf Jasper Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Lac Beauvert: Emerald Water and a Lakeside Loop
- Old Fort Point: A Classic Hike with Big Views
- Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Area
- Henry House Trail: A Riverside History Walk
- 157 audio storiesacross Jasper’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Grizzly Bear, Caribou, Gray Wolf, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 91 trails, 129 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
Trail guide
Hiking Beauvert Lake Loop
The walkTrail 4a is a complete loop of about 3.5 km (2.
Trail 4a is a complete loop of about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) from the public P-18 parking area on Old Fort Point Road. Follow the signed route around the lake, including the paved south-side connector, with only minimal elevation change. Allow about an hour at a comfortable walking pace. Do not follow the longer Lakes Loop or nearby Trail 7 routes unless you intentionally want a different hike.
What you’ll seeExpect clear blue-green water, mountain reflections, lodge and golf-course views, forested…
Expect clear blue-green water, mountain reflections, lodge and golf-course views, forested shoreline, and opportunities to see elk. The route stays close to Jasper Park Lodge and the lake while retaining a peaceful valley-bottom feel.
Good to knowStart at the public P-18 roadside parking area on Old Fort Point Road; do not use hotel guest…
- Start at the public P-18 roadside parking area on Old Fort Point Road; do not use hotel guest parking.
- Follow signed Trail 4a and stay on the designated path and paved connector.
- The route can be wet or muddy after precipitation, and sections near the golf course may have golfers or stray balls.
- Carry bear spray, keep dogs leashed where required, and give elk and other wildlife plenty of space.
- Check current Parks Canada trail conditions and closures before setting out.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Jasper
174 sightingsGrizzly BearMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
43 sightingsCaribouMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
40 sightingsGray WolfMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
12 sightingsCanada LynxMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
315 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
1,028 sightingsElkMost seen around 7 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Jasper. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
