{"id":7037568,"date":"2026-08-11T05:53:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T05:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/jacques-lake-backpacking-trail-an-overnight-hike-in-jasper-national-park\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T05:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T05:53:18","slug":"jacques-lake-backpacking-trail-an-overnight-hike-in-jasper-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7037568","title":{"rendered":"Jacques Lake Backpacking Trail: An Overnight Hike in Jasper National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<nav\/>\n<p><button><span class=\"view-more\">View more<\/span><span class=\"view-less\" style=\"display:none\">View less<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">The Jacques Lake backpacking trail in Jasper National Park delivers a worthwhile Rocky Mountain experience without the crowds of Jasper\u2019s more famous multi-day routes. The 25 km return hike climbs gradually past Beaver Lake and Summit Lakes before a long, forested approach to the Jacques Lake backcountry campground. While it lacks the dramatic alpine scenery of Jasper\u2019s top backpacking trips like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/tonquin-valley-hiking\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/tonquin-valley-hiking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tonquin Valley<\/a><\/strong>, it rewards hikers with solitude, wildlife, and a peaceful lakeside campground with views to the Queen Elizabeth Range. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a great option if you\u2019re looking for a moderate overnight backpacking trip that feels remote but is still manageable as a first or early-season Rockies adventure. Expect a mix of wide and narrow trails that are sometimes muddy, lake views, occasional mountain views, a surprising number of bird species, and plenty of signs of wildlife including bear and moose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I found it much easier to get a reservation for Jacques Lake, just one week before our trip, than for many other backcountry campgrounds in Jasper National Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">If you\u2019re planning more time in the Jasper National Park, you can find a full collection of route ideas in my guide to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/best-hikes-in-jasper\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/best-hikes-in-jasper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Hikes in Jasper National Park<\/a><\/strong>, which covers everything from easy town walks to Jasper\u2019s iconic trails.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post includes affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my website.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" alt=\"Lake views from the Jacques Lake campground eating area\" class=\"wp-image-149446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lake-views-from-the-eating-area-at-Jacques-Lake-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lake-views-from-the-eating-area-at-Jacques-Lake-770x449.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lake-views-from-the-eating-area-at-Jacques-Lake.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lake-views-from-the-eating-area-at-Jacques-Lake-1024x597.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lake-views-from-the-eating-area-at-Jacques-Lake-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Lake views from the Jacques Lake campground eating area\" class=\"wp-image-149446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lake-views-from-the-eating-area-at-Jacques-Lake-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lake-views-from-the-eating-area-at-Jacques-Lake-770x449.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lake-views-from-the-eating-area-at-Jacques-Lake.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We enjoyed the lake views from the Jacques Lake Campground eating area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jacques-lake-backpacking-trail-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"jacques_lake_backpacking_trail_overview\"\/>Jacques Lake Backpacking Trail Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hikers should take personal responsibility for their safety by researching conditions, preparing appropriately, and making informed decisions.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 25 km return<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation gain<\/strong>\/<strong>loss:<\/strong> +240m\/ -185m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time required: <\/strong>6.5-9 hours return or 2 days\/ 1 night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Campgrounds<\/strong>: Jacques Lake backcountry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best season:<\/strong> Late June to mid to late September<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dogs:<\/strong> Yes, on leash<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife: <\/strong>Take easy to access bear spray and be alert for moose<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permit required:<\/strong> National Park pass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" alt=\"Mountain views as we pass Beaver Lake in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-view-as-we-hike-past-Beaver-Lake-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-view-as-we-hike-past-Beaver-Lake-770x506.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-view-as-we-hike-past-Beaver-Lake.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-view-as-we-hike-past-Beaver-Lake-1024x673.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-view-as-we-hike-past-Beaver-Lake-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain views as we pass Beaver Lake in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-view-as-we-hike-past-Beaver-Lake-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-view-as-we-hike-past-Beaver-Lake-770x506.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-view-as-we-hike-past-Beaver-Lake.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Queen Elizabeth Range as we hike past Beaver Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jacques-lake-trail-map\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"jacques_lake_trail_map\"\/>Jacques Lake Trail Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" alt=\"Jacques Lake trail topographical map\" class=\"wp-image-149504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-topographical-map-1024x742.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-topographical-map-770x558.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-topographical-map.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-topographical-map-1024x742.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-topographical-map-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"Jacques Lake trail topographical map\" class=\"wp-image-149504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-topographical-map-1024x742.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-topographical-map-770x558.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-topographical-map.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Topographical map of the trail to Jacques Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-difficult-is-the-jacques-lake-backpacking-trail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_difficult_is_the_jacques_lake_backpacking_trail\"\/>How Difficult Is the Jacques Lake Backpacking Trail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a day hike to Jacques Lake it\u2019s on the hard side of moderate \u2013 thanks to its 25-kilometre length. As a backpacking trip it\u2019s a moderate one \u2013 since it\u2019s 12.5 km one way. And even though there isn\u2019t a lot of elevation change, you are carrying all your overnight gear which ups the effort factor. It makes a great first Rocky Mountain backpacking trip.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-to-the-jacques-lake-trailhead-beaver-creek-picnic-area\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting_to_the_jacques_lake_trailhead_beaver_creek_picnic_area\"\/>Getting to the Jacques Lake Trailhead (Beaver Creek Picnic Area)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-the-jasper-townsite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"from_the_jasper_townsite\"\/>From the Jasper Townsite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the junction with Connaught Drive at the north end of the Jasper townsite drive northeast on Highway 16 for 1.8 km.<\/li>\n<li>Turn right or east onto Maligne Lake Road. Set your odometer to 0.<\/li>\n<li>Cross the Athabasca River Bridge.<\/li>\n<li>Turn left after 200 m and drive towards Maligne Lake.<\/li>\n<li>Continue for 25.7 km  and turn north into the Beaver Creek Picnic Area at the southeast end of Medicine Lake.<\/li>\n<li>Driving time is about 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-coming-from-edmonton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"if_coming_from_edmonton\"\/>If coming from Edmonton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drive west on Highway 16 for approximately 360 km to reach the turnoff to Maligne Lake Road. <\/li>\n<li>Turn left and follow the directions above.<\/li>\n<li>Allow approximately four hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" alt=\"A good-sized parking lot at the Beaver Creek picnic area\" class=\"wp-image-149421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Parking-lot-for-Jacques-Lake-hike-Jasper-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Parking-lot-for-Jacques-Lake-hike-Jasper-770x471.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Parking-lot-for-Jacques-Lake-hike-Jasper.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Parking-lot-for-Jacques-Lake-hike-Jasper-1024x626.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Parking-lot-for-Jacques-Lake-hike-Jasper-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"A good-sized parking lot at the Beaver Creek picnic area\" class=\"wp-image-149421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Parking-lot-for-Jacques-Lake-hike-Jasper-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Parking-lot-for-Jacques-Lake-hike-Jasper-770x471.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Parking-lot-for-Jacques-Lake-hike-Jasper.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parking lot for the Jacques Lake hike is at the eastern end of Medicine Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hiking-to-jacques-lake-trail-description-and-highlights\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hiking_to_jacques_lake_trail_description_and_highlights\"\/>Hiking to Jacques Lake: Trail Description and Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pass Beaver Lake and the Summit Lakes on a straightforward hike to Jacques Lake that will take you between 3.5 \u2013 4.5 hours one way.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beaver-lake-the-first-stop-on-the-jacques-lake-trail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"beaver_lake_the_first_stop_on_the_jacques_lake_trail\"\/>Beaver Lake: The First Stop on the Jacques Lake Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found out at the beginning of our backpacking trip to Jacques Lake that there are two signed trails that head to Jacques Lake from the parking lot. The one on the right (or northeast) as you face the trailhead is the winter route. In summer it\u2019s to be avoided because its very wet. Start hiking on the trail to the left or northwest corner of the parking lot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ascend gently on a wide trail \u2013 that can get very muddy after it rains. Reach the south end of Beaver Lake at 1.6 km \u2013 after about 20-25 minutes of hiking. This is a popular destination for birdwatchers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" alt=\"Interesting tree trunk near the start of the Jacques Lake hike\" class=\"wp-image-149423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interesting-tree-trunk-near-the-start-of-the-Jacques-Lake-hike-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interesting-tree-trunk-near-the-start-of-the-Jacques-Lake-hike-770x519.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interesting-tree-trunk-near-the-start-of-the-Jacques-Lake-hike.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interesting-tree-trunk-near-the-start-of-the-Jacques-Lake-hike-1024x690.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interesting-tree-trunk-near-the-start-of-the-Jacques-Lake-hike-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting tree trunk near the start of the Jacques Lake hike\" class=\"wp-image-149423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interesting-tree-trunk-near-the-start-of-the-Jacques-Lake-hike-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interesting-tree-trunk-near-the-start-of-the-Jacques-Lake-hike-770x519.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interesting-tree-trunk-near-the-start-of-the-Jacques-Lake-hike.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bulbous tree trunk at the start of the Jacques Lake backpacking trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Southern end of Beaver Lake, Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Southern-end-of-Beaver-Lake-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Southern-end-of-Beaver-Lake-770x528.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Southern-end-of-Beaver-Lake.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Southern-end-of-Beaver-Lake-1024x702.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Southern-end-of-Beaver-Lake-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"Southern end of Beaver Lake, Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Southern-end-of-Beaver-Lake-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Southern-end-of-Beaver-Lake-770x528.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Southern-end-of-Beaver-Lake.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Southern end of Beaver Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summit-lakes-almost-the-halfway-point\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summit_lakes_almost_the_halfway_point\"\/>Summit Lakes: Almost the Halfway Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue up the road that skirts Beaver Lake. Near its north end look for good views of the grey-coloured Queen Elizabeth ranges through some open patches of vegetation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We saw a lot of evidence of bear diggings and moose poop along the road before we reached the signed intersection for both the South Boundary Trail and the Jacques Lake Trail at 4.8 km. Stay alert through here, especially with all the dense vegetation. Make lots of noise!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn right at the intersection and continue on a single-track trail northwest to the second Summit Lake \u2013 reached at about the 6.0 km mark. Before continuing to the second lake, I think it\u2019s worth making a quick detour to the first lake to admire the mountains to the west.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" alt=\"Bear diggings and moose poop on the Jacques Lake Trail\" class=\"wp-image-149500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-diggings-and-moose-poop-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-diggings-and-moose-poop-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-770x535.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-diggings-and-moose-poop-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-diggings-and-moose-poop-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x711.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-diggings-and-moose-poop-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"Bear diggings and moose poop on the Jacques Lake Trail\" class=\"wp-image-149500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-diggings-and-moose-poop-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-diggings-and-moose-poop-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-770x535.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-diggings-and-moose-poop-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saw lots of evidence of bear digging and plenty of moose poop too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" alt=\"Mountain views from the first of the Summit Lakes, Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-149428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mountain-views-from-the-first-of-the-Summit-Lakes-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mountain-views-from-the-first-of-the-Summit-Lakes-770x466.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mountain-views-from-the-first-of-the-Summit-Lakes.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mountain-views-from-the-first-of-the-Summit-Lakes-1024x620.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mountain-views-from-the-first-of-the-Summit-Lakes-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain views from the first of the Summit Lakes, Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-149428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mountain-views-from-the-first-of-the-Summit-Lakes-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mountain-views-from-the-first-of-the-Summit-Lakes-770x466.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mountain-views-from-the-first-of-the-Summit-Lakes.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mountain views from the first Summit Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" alt=\"Trail to the second Summit Lake in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trail-to-the-Second-Summit-Lake-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trail-to-the-Second-Summit-Lake-770x452.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trail-to-the-Second-Summit-Lake.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trail-to-the-Second-Summit-Lake-1024x601.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trail-to-the-Second-Summit-Lake-1024x601.jpg\" alt=\"Trail to the second Summit Lake in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trail-to-the-Second-Summit-Lake-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trail-to-the-Second-Summit-Lake-770x452.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trail-to-the-Second-Summit-Lake.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trail to the second Summit Lake<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" alt=\"Not much to the Second Summit Lake in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Second-Summit-Lake-1-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Second-Summit-Lake-1-770x416.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Second-Summit-Lake-1.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Second-Summit-Lake-1-1024x554.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Second-Summit-Lake-1-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"Not much to the Second Summit Lake in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Second-Summit-Lake-1-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Second-Summit-Lake-1-770x416.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Second-Summit-Lake-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful mountain setting for the Second Summit Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-second-summit-lake-to-jacques-lake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"second_summit_lake_to_jacques_lake\"\/>Second Summit Lake to Jacques Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final section of the trail to Jacques Lake travels through dense forest with small streams to cross. It\u2019s quite muddy in places and there are very few views to speak of.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At about 10 km look for a signed junction with a trail bearing left towards Merlin Pass. Reach the south end of Jacques Lake at 11.2 km. Continue to the north end of the lake to reach the spacious campground.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" alt=\"One of the big trees we saw on the Jacques Lake Trail\" class=\"wp-image-149434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/One-of-the-big-trees-we-saw-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/One-of-the-big-trees-we-saw-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1-770x506.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/One-of-the-big-trees-we-saw-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/One-of-the-big-trees-we-saw-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1-1024x672.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/One-of-the-big-trees-we-saw-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"One of the big trees we saw on the Jacques Lake Trail\" class=\"wp-image-149434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/One-of-the-big-trees-we-saw-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/One-of-the-big-trees-we-saw-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1-770x506.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/One-of-the-big-trees-we-saw-on-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the big trees with a lot of bark peeled off on the Jacques Lake hike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" alt=\"Moose country on the Jacques Lake Trail in Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-149445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moose-country-on-the-hike-to-Jacques-Lake-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moose-country-on-the-hike-to-Jacques-Lake-770x493.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moose-country-on-the-hike-to-Jacques-Lake.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moose-country-on-the-hike-to-Jacques-Lake-1024x656.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moose-country-on-the-hike-to-Jacques-Lake-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"Moose country on the Jacques Lake Trail in Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-149445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moose-country-on-the-hike-to-Jacques-Lake-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moose-country-on-the-hike-to-Jacques-Lake-770x493.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moose-country-on-the-hike-to-Jacques-Lake.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sure looks like moose country on the Jacques Lake hike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" alt=\"Bridges are in good shape on the Jacques Lake Trail\" class=\"wp-image-149438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lots-of-birdges-in-good-shape-along-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x815.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lots-of-birdges-in-good-shape-along-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-770x613.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lots-of-birdges-in-good-shape-along-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lots-of-birdges-in-good-shape-along-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x815.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lots-of-birdges-in-good-shape-along-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x815.jpg\" alt=\"Bridges are in good shape on the Jacques Lake Trail\" class=\"wp-image-149438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lots-of-birdges-in-good-shape-along-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x815.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lots-of-birdges-in-good-shape-along-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-770x613.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lots-of-birdges-in-good-shape-along-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I was impressed by all the bridges in good shape <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" alt=\"Jacques Lake trail work, Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-trail-work-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-trail-work-770x476.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-trail-work.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-trail-work-1024x633.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-trail-work-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"Jacques Lake trail work, Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-trail-work-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-trail-work-770x476.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-trail-work.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saw lots of signs of recent upkeep along the Jacques Lake trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-camping-at-jacques-lake-backcountry-campground\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camping_at_jacques_lake_backcountry_campground\"\/>Camping at Jacques Lake Backcountry Campground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">You can make <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reservations online<\/a><\/strong> or via phone at 1-877-737-3783 or 1-519-826-5391 (if outside North America) for the Jacques Lake backcountry campsite. Reservations opened on January 28, 2026 at 8 AM MT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Jacques Lake backcountry campsite is located along the shore of Jacques Lake in a dense forest. It features 8 tent pads, a fire pit, metal bear lockers, three picnic tables, and an open air pit toilet. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the picnic table you can enjoy views of the lake and the Queen Elizabeth Range. We heard from fellow campers who had visited in the fall that they saw moose swimming near the campsite too.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-backpacking-with-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"backpacking_with_a_dog\"\/>Backpacking With a Dog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacques Lake is a good overnight trip for experienced trail dogs. The grade is gentle, there are numerous water sources, and the campground is spacious. Keep your dog on leash as required in Jasper National Park, be alert for wildlife, including bears and moose, and pack enough food, a collapsible bowl, and a sleeping pad or blanket so your dog stays comfortable overnight. For more tips, see my guide to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/camping-with-a-dog-tips\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/camping-with-a-dog-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camping With a Dog: Tips for Camping, Backpacking &amp; Canoe Trips<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" alt=\"Breakfast at the Jacques Lake Campground\" class=\"wp-image-149439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Breakfast-at-the-Jacques-Lake-Campground-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Breakfast-at-the-Jacques-Lake-Campground-770x518.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Breakfast-at-the-Jacques-Lake-Campground.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Breakfast-at-the-Jacques-Lake-Campground-1024x689.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Breakfast-at-the-Jacques-Lake-Campground-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast at the Jacques Lake Campground\" class=\"wp-image-149439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Breakfast-at-the-Jacques-Lake-Campground-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Breakfast-at-the-Jacques-Lake-Campground-770x518.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Breakfast-at-the-Jacques-Lake-Campground.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John getting coffee ready at the Jacques Lake campground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Eight campsites and each one gets a bear box at Jacques Lake in Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-149447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-lockers-at-the-Jacques-Lake-campground-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-lockers-at-the-Jacques-Lake-campground-770x457.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-lockers-at-the-Jacques-Lake-campground.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-lockers-at-the-Jacques-Lake-campground-1024x608.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-lockers-at-the-Jacques-Lake-campground-1024x608.jpg\" alt=\"Eight campsites and each one gets a bear box at Jacques Lake in Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-149447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-lockers-at-the-Jacques-Lake-campground-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-lockers-at-the-Jacques-Lake-campground-770x457.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bear-lockers-at-the-Jacques-Lake-campground.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bear boxes at the Jacques Lake campground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" alt=\"Morning calm on Jacques Lake in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/morning-calm-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/morning-calm-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-770x501.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/morning-calm-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/morning-calm-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-1024x666.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/morning-calm-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Morning calm on Jacques Lake in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/morning-calm-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/morning-calm-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-770x501.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/morning-calm-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Calm waters on Jacques Lake in the morning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-it-s-like-to-spend-a-night-at-jacques-lake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_its_like_to_spend_a_night_at_jacques_lake\"\/>What It\u2019s Like to Spend a Night at Jacques Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacques Lake makes a fine destination for one night in the backcountry. You feel far from humanity here, surrounded by a forest that sees its share of wildlife, based on the scat we saw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy sunset and sunrise views, the golden hour, mist rising off the lake and being disconnected \u2013 even for just a short time. A two day, one night trip is a great way to recharge.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" alt=\"Peaceful morning on Jacques Lake, campground in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peaceful-morning-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peaceful-morning-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-770x538.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peaceful-morning-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peaceful-morning-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-1024x715.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peaceful-morning-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"Peaceful morning on Jacques Lake, campground in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peaceful-morning-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peaceful-morning-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper-770x538.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peaceful-morning-on-Jacques-Lake-Jasper.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Morning at Jacques Lake Campground in Jasper National Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" alt=\"Peek-a-boo views of Jacques Lake from our campsite\" class=\"wp-image-149494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peek-a-boo-views-of-Jacques-Lake-from-our-campsite-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peek-a-boo-views-of-Jacques-Lake-from-our-campsite-770x533.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peek-a-boo-views-of-Jacques-Lake-from-our-campsite.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peek-a-boo-views-of-Jacques-Lake-from-our-campsite-1024x708.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peek-a-boo-views-of-Jacques-Lake-from-our-campsite-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Peek-a-boo views of Jacques Lake from our campsite\" class=\"wp-image-149494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peek-a-boo-views-of-Jacques-Lake-from-our-campsite-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peek-a-boo-views-of-Jacques-Lake-from-our-campsite-770x533.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Peek-a-boo-views-of-Jacques-Lake-from-our-campsite.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We\u2019re at campsite 1 \u2013 the closest to Jacques Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jacques-lake-backpacking-trip-itinerary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"jacques_lake_backpacking_trip_itinerary\"\/>Jacques Lake Backpacking Trip Itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-1-jacques-lake-trailhead-to-jacques-lake-campground\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day_1_jacques_lake_trailhead_to_jacques_lake_campground\"\/>Day 1: Jacques Lake Trailhead to Jacques Lake Campground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 12.5 km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hiking time:<\/strong> 4 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Wildflowers, Beaver and Summit Lakes, mountain views, the campground<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-2-jacques-lake-to-trailhead\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day_2_jacques_lake_to_trailhead\"\/>Day 2: Jacques Lake to Trailhead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a relaxed breakfast and a couple of cups of coffee, we made a beeline to the trailhead and were out in 3.5 hours with breaks. We literally didn\u2019t see another person heading in \u2013 which surprised me, especially as the weather forecast was okay.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" alt=\"A watery section of the Jacques Lake Trail in Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-149499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-watery-section-of-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-watery-section-of-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-770x489.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-watery-section-of-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-watery-section-of-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x650.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-watery-section-of-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"A watery section of the Jacques Lake Trail in Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-149499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-watery-section-of-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-watery-section-of-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail-770x489.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-watery-section-of-the-Jacques-Lake-Trail.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After some hard rain there were a few very wet sections along the trail to and from Jacques Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Almost back at the Jacques Lake trailhead\" class=\"wp-image-149496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almost-back-at-the-Jacques-Lake-trailhead-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almost-back-at-the-Jacques-Lake-trailhead-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almost-back-at-the-Jacques-Lake-trailhead.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almost-back-at-the-Jacques-Lake-trailhead-1024x683.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almost-back-at-the-Jacques-Lake-trailhead-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Almost back at the Jacques Lake trailhead\" class=\"wp-image-149496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almost-back-at-the-Jacques-Lake-trailhead-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almost-back-at-the-Jacques-Lake-trailhead-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almost-back-at-the-Jacques-Lake-trailhead.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The final half kilometre to the Jacques Lake trailhead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jacques-lake-vs-chaba-trail-which-jasper-backpacking-trip-is-better\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"jacques_lake_vs_chaba_trail_which_jasper_backpacking_trip_is_better\"\/>Jacques Lake vs Chaba Trail: Which Jasper Backpacking Trip Is Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also read my account of our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/chaba-trail-backpacking-guide\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/chaba-trail-backpacking-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backpacking trip on the Chaba Trail<\/a><\/strong>. It has one of the nicest waterfront campsites I\u2019ve enjoyed in a national park.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th\/>\n<th>Jacques Lake<\/th>\n<th>Chaba Trail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Length<\/td>\n<td>2 days<\/td>\n<td>2 \u2013 3 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Difficulty<\/td>\n<td>Moderate \u2013 done as a long day hike or an overnight backpacking trip<\/td>\n<td>Easy to moderate. Camp at Big Bend, or continue another 8.5 km to Athabasca Crossing. Athabasca Crossing can also be visited as an out-and-back hike from Big Bend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best for<\/td>\n<td>Quick getaway or early season trip \u2013 easier to get campsites than Big Bend on the Chaba Trail<\/td>\n<td>Great for first time backpackers but avoid June and July because of mosquitoes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scenery<\/td>\n<td>Lakes and mountain views. Lakeside campsite.<\/td>\n<td>Athabasca River and mountain views. Stunning campsite.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-jacques-lake-belongs-on-your-jasper-backpacking-list\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_jacques_lake_belongs_on_your_jasper_backpacking_list\"\/>Why Jacques Lake Belongs on Your Jasper Backpacking List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacques Lake isn\u2019t about dramatic alpine scenery like you\u2019ll find on the nearby <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikebiketravel.com\/hiking-skyline-trail-jasper-national-park\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.hikebiketravel.com\/hiking-skyline-trail-jasper-national-park\/\">Skyline Trail<\/a><\/strong> in Jasper National Park. It\u2019s about solitude, wildlife, and an easy-to-manage overnight backpacking trip. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a great one for an early season backpacking trip \u2013 and for getting in shape for longer summer trips with more elevation gain. It was pleasant rather than spectacular but I still enjoyed exploring a new-to-me part of Jasper National Park.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-bring-on-the-hike-to-jacques-lake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_to_bring_on_the_hike_to_jacques_lake\"\/>What to Bring on the Hike to Jacques Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-stay-in-jasper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where_to_stay_in_jasper\"\/>Where to Stay in Jasper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/hikebiketravel\/8GFNw-ReK3?aid=hikebiketravel&amp;campaign=hikebiketravel-geraldinelakes&amp;product=allez&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=j583IzfUpAYpbSul&amp;hasCTZ=false&amp;hasTP=false&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=en-US&amp;pageCategory=outdoors&amp;address=Jasper+National+Park%2C+Jasper%2C+AB+T0E+1E0%2C+Canada&amp;source=direct&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Fhikebiketravel.com%2Fgeraldine-lakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is in a beautiful location but it sure comes with a hefty price tag. However, you can count on loads of amenities and lots of activities either on their grounds or close by.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another excellent choice is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/hikebiketravel\/LS7zzEWd1c?aid=hikebiketravel&amp;campaign=hikebiketravel-geraldinelakes&amp;product=allez&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=j583IzfUpAYpbSul&amp;hasCTZ=false&amp;hasTP=false&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=en-US&amp;pageCategory=outdoors&amp;address=Jasper+National+Park%2C+Jasper%2C+AB+T0E+1E0%2C+Canada&amp;source=direct&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Fhikebiketravel.com%2Fgeraldine-lakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bear Hill Lodge<\/strong><\/a>. And for easy access to a beautiful lake and all the activities around Pyramid Lake, head for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/hikebiketravel\/aQYd_KJTwj?aid=hikebiketravel&amp;campaign=hikebiketravel-geraldinelakes&amp;product=allez&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=j583IzfUpAYpbSul&amp;hasCTZ=false&amp;hasTP=false&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=en-US&amp;pageCategory=outdoors&amp;address=Jasper+National+Park%2C+Jasper%2C+AB+T0E+1E0%2C+Canada&amp;source=direct&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Fhikebiketravel.com%2Fgeraldine-lakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pyramid Lake Resort<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the strip in town check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/hikebiketravel\/tncdrgmQtm?aid=hikebiketravel&amp;campaign=hikebiketravel-geraldinelakes&amp;product=allez&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=j583IzfUpAYpbSul&amp;hasCTZ=false&amp;hasTP=false&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=en-US&amp;pageCategory=outdoors&amp;address=Jasper+National+Park%2C+Jasper%2C+AB+T0E+1E0%2C+Canada&amp;source=direct&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Fhikebiketravel.com%2Fgeraldine-lakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Crimson Jasper<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0adjacent to Terra, a restaurant offering delicious food.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-about-the-jacques-lake-backpacking-trail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs_about_the_jacques_lake_backpacking_trail\"\/>FAQs About the Jacques Lake Backpacking Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783385104794\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you hike Jacques Lake in one day?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes you can , but it\u2019s 25 km return. Fortunately the elevation gain is a modest 240 metres.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783385162201\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many campsites are at Jacques Lake?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are eight campsites at Jacques Lake. Some have a touch more privacy than others.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783385209213\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are there bears on the Jacques Lake Trail?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">We never saw bears but they are around. We did see recent bear diggings. It\u2019s important to carry easy to access bear spray and to know what to do if you see a bear.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783385266086\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Jacques Lake a good beginner backpacking trip?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Fit adults will enjoy Jacques Lake as a beginner backpacking trip. But if you\u2019re new to backpacking and not in great shape then I\u2019d suggest starting with an easier trip like the 6.2 km backpack to Big Bend campsite on the Chaba Trail in Jasper National Park.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783385404191\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the best time to hike Jacques Lake?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Jacques Lake can be hiked starting around mid-June through till mid to late September. It\u2019s at a lower elevation than many other backpacking trips in Jasper, so it has a longer season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-great-hikes-and-backpacking-trips-in-jasper-national-park\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more_great_hikes_and_backpacking_trips_in_jasper_national_park\"\/>More Great Hikes and Backpacking Trips in Jasper National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/tonquin-valley-hiking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tonquin Valley Hike \u2013 What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A multi-day backpacking route in Jasper National Park passing Amethyst Lakes, open meadows, The Ramparts in prime wildlife habitat.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/geraldine-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Geraldine Lakes Hike or Backpack, Jasper National Park<\/strong><\/a> Reaching the second of the four Geraldine Lakes can be a tough push, but the solitude of the trail and a standout waterfall are definite highlights.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/sulphur-skyline-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sulphur Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A steep but rewarding 8 km hike that starts at Miette Hot Springs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/best-hikes-in-jasper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Hikes in Jasper National Park<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 From easy walks to challenging alpine trails, this guide highlights the must-do hikes in Jasper National Park for incredible views, wildlife, and classic Rocky Mountain landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/5-stunning-hikes-to-do-along-the-icefields-parkway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>7 Stunning Hikes to do along the Icefields Parkway<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Discover some of the most jaw-dropping hikes in the Canadian Rockies, with turquoise lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, and nonstop mountain scenery along one of the world\u2019s most scenic highways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Click on the photo to bookmark to your Pinterest boards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"A one night Jacques Lake Trail backpacking trip in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-Trail-backpacking-trip-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-Trail-backpacking-trip-770x1155.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-Trail-backpacking-trip.jpg 800w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-Trail-backpacking-trip-683x1024.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-Trail-backpacking-trip-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A one night Jacques Lake Trail backpacking trip in Jasper National Park\" class=\"wp-image-149502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-Trail-backpacking-trip-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-Trail-backpacking-trip-770x1155.jpg 770w, https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacques-Lake-Trail-backpacking-trip.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents View moreView less The Jacques Lake backpacking trail in Jasper National Park delivers a worthwhile Rocky Mountain experience without the crowds of Jasper\u2019s more famous multi-day routes. 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