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Hiking in Cabin Lake: trails, map and practical info

Canadian Rockies • Alberta

Cabin Lake lies in Jasper, Alberta, on the Pyramid Bench, a lake-dotted terrace beside town that can be reached on foot. According to 10Adventures, the loop is about 6.8 km, with the lake 3.2 km from the start, in about 2 to 2.5 hours.

6.8 km
Distance
2 to 2.5 hours
Duration
234 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Moderate
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

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Trail description

Cabin Lake is a lake in the Municipality of Jasper, Alberta, within Jasper National Park. It lies on the Pyramid Bench, which Parks Canada describes as a lake-dotted terrace adjacent to Jasper, with trails easily reached on foot from town.

The route

Parks Canada states that Trail 2 crosses the gated road to Cabin Lake. According to 10Adventures (GPS-measured), the loop is about 6.8 km return, with roughly 234 m of cumulative elevation gain; the lake is 3.2 km from the start and the outing takes 2 to 2.5 hours. Several trails meet in this area; according to 10Adventures, the junctions are well signed.

Before you go

The distance, elevation and duration come from an unofficial site. Check trail conditions and closure notices with Parks Canada before your outing.

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
Cabin Lake, AB T0J 0E0, Canada
GPS coordinates
52.8784729, -118.1308487
Phone
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Starting Point

According to Parks Canada, the Pyramid Bench trails start from the Jasper Activity Centre parking lot, near the start of Pyramid Lake Road. 10Adventures also lists a parking lot on Bonhomme Street in Jasper.

When?

Opening hours

From sunrise to sunset

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General hiking tips, to adapt to your outing.
Gear
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Water & food
Tip: bring water
Good to know
In an emergency
Emergency
911
GPS coordinates
52.8784729, -118.1308487

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Cabin Lake is rated moderate.
The elevation gain of Cabin Lake is 234 m.
Allow about 2 to 2.5 hours for Cabin Lake (6.8 km).
Yes, parking at Cabin Lake is paid.
According to Parks Canada, the Pyramid Bench trails start from the Jasper Activity Centre parking lot, near the start of Pyramid Lake Road. Trail 2 crosses the gated road to Cabin Lake.
According to 10Adventures (GPS-measured), the loop is about 6.8 km return, with the lake 3.2 km from the start, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. Parks Canada does not publish a distance for this lake.
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Update : November 2026