Wetlands Viewpoint – Valley of the Five Lakes loop from Valley of the five lakes

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Wetlands Viewpoint – Valley of the Five Lakes loop from Valley of the five lakes

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Wetlands Viewpoint – Valley of the Five Lakes loop from Valley of the five lakes

01:29

5.38km

90m

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: August 6, 2026

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Jasper National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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801 m

Wetlands Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.47 km

Valley of the Five Lakes

Highlight • Lake

1.75 km

View of Mount Tekarra from the Unnamed Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you climb Trail 9 to Fifth Lake, you pass a small, elongated lake. The dark brown lake has no name. To the east of the lake, you can see …

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2.36 km

Fifth Lake, Valley of the Five Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The fourth lake in the Valley of 5 Lakes, which is sometimes connected to the third lake via a ford, depending on the water level.

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2.65 km

Third Lake (Valley of the Five Lakes)

Highlight • Lake

The third lake of the Valley of 5 Lakes, which is sometimes fed by the fourth lake via a ford with water, depending on the water level.

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3.04 km

Second Lake, Valley of the Five Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The second and smallest lake in the Valley of 5 Lakes.

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3.35 km

First Lake, Valley of the Five Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The first and longest and largest lake in the Valley of 5 Lakes, however, you can only see the extent of the lake on the big loop.

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5.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

September 14, 2022,Valley of the Five Lakes

A wonderful tour with beautiful lakes. The color of the lakes always fascinates me. If you are on the Icefields Parkway, definitely do it 😃

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Wetlands Viewpoint – Valley of the Five Lakes loop from Valley of the five lakes

Wetlands Viewpoint

Valley of the Five Lakes

View of Mount Tekarra from the Unnamed Pond

Fifth Lake, Valley of the Five Lakes

Third Lake (Valley of the Five Lakes)

Second Lake, Valley of the Five Lakes

First Lake, Valley of the Five Lakes

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