The Road to Maligne Lake in Alberta is Well Worth the Drive
Canada, north-america
22 km
1,710 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: You're in Alberta, Canada, ready to explore Jasper National Park. Buckle up, because Maligne Lake Road is calling your name! This fully paved beauty winds its way up to Maligne Lake, a high-altitude gem sitting pretty at 5,610 feet.
Maligne Lake itself is a showstopper. At 22 kilometers long, it's one of the largest glacier-fed lakes *in the world*. Seriously, the water color is unreal, and you'll spot three glaciers clinging to the surrounding peaks. Oh, and don't forget Spirit Island, that iconic little islet you've probably seen in a million photos!
The drive? Let's just say it's 43.6 kilometers of pure Canadian Rockies magic. Starting north of Jasper from the Trans-Canada Highway, you'll climb and curve through a landscape of snow-capped mountains. It's a bit of a challenging drive, but trust me, the views are worth it. Keep your eyes peeled, especially around Medicine Lake – you might just spot some bighorn sheep hanging out. Get ready for a road trip you won't soon forget!
Where is it?
The Road to Maligne Lake in Alberta is Well Worth the Drive is located in Canada (north-america). Coordinates: 57.3787, -110.0484
Road Details
- Country
- Canada
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 22 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,710 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 57.3787, -110.0484
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