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Big bend is a swell hike in Jasper. You could do this as a day trip or a short overnight stay. The trail starts at Sunwapta Falls which was nice for those of us that enjoy waterfalls. Since the waterfalls are a main tourist draw the parking can be iffy, so I would get there early if you can. There is an option to continue further down the trail but I do not think you can get all the way to Fortress lake anymore as the bridge was washed away. The hike to Big Bend Campground is a very easy trail and would be well suited to basically all skill levels. This trail would be a great introductory backpacking trail for kids or first timers.

Alberta, Canada, Jasper, Trail, Rocky MountainsBraedyn BrosdaFebruary 23, 2023Big Bend, backpacking, hike, trail, jasper, rocky mountains, mountains, alberta, canada, overnight, athabasca, riverComment

Roche Miette Hike (5.2m Round Trip Easy / Moderate)

We kinda messed up this one, but I think it all worked out quite nicely. This hike is in Jasper National Park close to the Miette road in a little roadside pullout. From the small parking area there is a more popular path going right up to Roche Miette, along a fire road, for the popular scramble at the end. We took the other path, with the intention of going into the canyon. Both trails meet up if you want to make a little loop out of it. We intended to do a loop but conditions did not allow it, but I will get into later.

Alberta, Canada, Jasper, Rocky Mountains, TrailBraedyn BrosdaSeptember 6, 2022Roche Miette, Jasper, Hike, Hiking, rocky mountains, mountainsComment

Laughing Falls Hike (4.67m one way) Easy

This one was a gooder. I think this might be my new favourite hike. The hike starts at the Takakaw Falls parking lot in Yoho National Park. This hike is part of a bigger trail system so you can either extend or shorten the hike if you want. I think the reason I enjoyed the hike was all the different stops along the way.

Berg Lake Trail (23km each way) Moderate

The Berg Lake Trail was probably my favourite backpacking trip to date and I think the number three most beautiful place I have visited. We did a three day trip, one day hiking in, one day exploring and one day hiking out. I would say that the hike is not overly difficult barring one segment (which we will get into later). I think the best way to describe the hike is by breaking it into various segments as each part was quite different. Also, I would recommend staying at either Marmot or Berg Lake campground, but we will get into that later.

Pyramid Overlook (5.6km Loop - Moderate

I list this hike as moderate because there is a moderate climb, but this has to be one of the easiest mountain view hikes around.

Flag Hill - - 800m each way (Easy)

The Flag Hill hike is very short, but you should think about doing it if you have twenty minutes or so to spare while in David Thompson Country. The hardest part of the hike is finding the start. But when you do find the trail and complete the hike you get nice views for the minimal effort you spent.

Siffleur Falls - 4km each way (Easy)

I really enjoyed this hike. You encounter a little bit of everything before reaching a viewpoint for the falls. The trail is very well marked and begins in a decently sized parking lot. From Highway 11, just past the Two O'clock Creek Campground on your way to Banff, there are signs for Kootenay Plains on the highway where you should turn for the hike. The parking lot has a sign saying Siffleur Staging Area to confirm that you are in the right spot.