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Athabasca Glacier – Sunwapta Lake loop from Sunwapta Lake
01:14
4.22km
110m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: February 26, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 636 m for 391 m
Permit required
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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645 m
Athabasca Glacier
Highlight • Natural Monument
TIP: Put on the warm clothes here! ;-)
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Tip by
1.46 km
Sunwapta Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
3.03 km
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
4.22 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.25 km
1.38 km
364 m
198 m
Surfaces
2.58 km
972 m
411 m
167 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,990 m)
Lowest point (1,930 m)
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