Jasper National Park, AB

Cabin Lake Trail

Forest-and-lake loop from Jasper's Pyramid Bench

Length
6.8km
Time
2.3hr
Elev. change
161m
Difficulty
Moderate
  • Loop
  • Dogs allowed
  • High point 1,227 m

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Jasper's History at the Yellowhead Museum

Overview

About Cabin Lake Trail

This moderate 4.2-mile (6.7 km) loop starts at the Bonhomme Street trailhead on Jasper's Pyramid Bench and winds through forest to Cabin Lake. The route follows the 8 Town Trail and the Mina Lake/Sidewinder connector, reaches Cabin Lake via the Cabin Lake Fire Road and Trail 3 switchback, and returns on the connected Trail 3/8 network. Allow about 2–2.5 hours; the sampled route profile ranges from 1,066 to 1,227 m, or about 528 feet (161 m) of relief between the lowest and highest points. Smaller lakes and the Cabin Lake shoreline provide the main scenery, and the loop has no facilities or backcountry camps. This is a multi-use route with several junctions: follow the Cabin Lake and trail markers carefully, yield to horseback riders and cyclists, and keep dogs leashed. The loop is reachable on foot from Jasper townsite.

Why go

  • Serene Cabin Lake shoreline close to Jasper townsite
  • A varied forest route with smaller lakes and interconnected trail scenery

Heads up

  • Average signage at a multi-trail network makes wrong turns possible
  • Shared with horseback riders and cyclists on parts of the loop

Map & elevation

The route

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Elevation1,066–1,227 m
TrailheadBonhomme Street Trailhead (Pyramid Bench)52.88003, -118.08579
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Plan your hike

Before you go

Parking

From Connaught Drive, take Pyramid Lake Drive, pass Jasper High School, and turn left onto Bonhomme Street. Use the signed parking lot on the right at the Cabin Lake/Pyramid Bench trailhead. The route is also reachable on foot from Jasper townsite.

Safety

Several junctions connect to longer Trail 3, 8, and Mina Lake routes; follow Cabin Lake markers carefully. The route is shared with horseback riders and cyclists, so yield on narrow sections. Dogs must remain leashed. There are no facilities on the loop; bring water and snacks. Check Parks Canada advisories before setting out.

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
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Jasper's History at the Yellowhead Museum
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“You're approaching a part of town that holds a lot of Jasper's history. The Jasper Yellowhead Museum is right here, and it’s where the story of the park really comes into focus.”

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