The most spectacular hike in the Jasper area is the Edith Cavell hike. It is limited to 180 permits per day and we were fortunate to get a permit for Friday! It was definitely worth it! The hike itself is about four miles with about 1500 feet of elevation gain so it is a bit strenuous. The nice thing is there are very few people on the trail due to the permit restriction so it is eerily quiet. In fact you occasionally hear what sounds like gunshots but it is actually the ice of the glacier cracking.
The hike takes you to the Angel Glacier and the glacial pond below. It is truly spectacular.
We made it to the top of the ridge and although it was very, very cold as we were up above the glacier, we enjoyed a little lunch and the view.
The hike was also a popular spot for the marmots to play!
And after the hike we soaked our toes in the very, very cold glacier stream!
If you are in the Jasper area, definitely recommend taking a day to make this hike happen. It was amazing!
Join us on our journey - Greg and Linda's Sabbatical! 