Gary Leverett

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Canada Valley of Five Lakes

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A 4.5 km (2.8 miles) loop hike passes five alpine lakes of various sizes and colors of brilliant emerald and blue.

Photography Tips

I recommend visiting in late spring/early summer when the lakes are full from spring runoff. This is grizzly bear country. Particularly in July and August, bears frequent areas near the Valley of the Five Lakes trail for the abundant berry crops so be “Bear Aware”. I always carry bear spray.

Travel Information

The Valley of the Five Lakes trailhead is 9 km (5.6 miles) south of Jasper, Alberta on Highway 93 (the Icefields Parkway). There is a large parking area with toilets.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Daytime in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:14 - 16:58 | current local time: 09:24

Photo Themes Alpine Lake

Locations Jasper National Park

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