We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Mount Edith Cavell Trail

173 Reviews

#2 of 54 things to do in Jasper National Park

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Hiking Trails

27 km south of Jasper off Hwy. 93A | Jasper National Park, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Review Highlights

“Awesome experience-Highly Recommend!”

Mount Edith Cavell is a great place to visit while you are in Jasper National Park. The main trail... read more

Reviewed 10 April 2018

OBIDOCRL

Chattanooga, Tennessee

“MIGHTY MAJESTIC MOUNT!!!!!”

I went to the visitor center at 7:00am the first morning in Jasper to get my 4:00pm permit for the... read more

Reviewed 26 October 2017

Tigerman777

via mobile

Read all 173 reviews

182

All photos (182)

Full view

Certificate of Excellence

Traveller Overview

5.0 173 reviews

Excellent86%
Very good13%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Travellers talk about

“parking lot”(22 reviews)

“glacier calve”(2 reviews)

“edith cavell”(10 reviews)

About

Contact

27 km south of Jasper off Hwy. 93A | Jasper National Park, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Website

+1 780-852-6176

Call

Improve This Listing

1 - 10 of 139 reviews

OBIDOCRL

Chattanooga, Tennessee

212177

Reviewed 10 April 2018

Awesome experience-Highly Recommend!

Mount Edith Cavell is a great place to visit while you are in Jasper National Park. The main trail takes you to Angel Glacier and the lake that it drains into. The trail is steep, but doable regardless of your condition so just take it...More

14 Thank OBIDOCRL

canuckb

High Level, Canada

5521

Reviewed 10 April 2018

Super crowded trail

This is a beautiful spot and a very nice glacier to see, however the parking lot is super crowded and the trail is narrow and crowed as well. you used to be able to walk right up to the glacier however now you are not...More

4 Thank canuckb

Lori034

Ontario

3928

Reviewed 1 November 2017

get your permit

When we were visiting the parking lots, and the road were being undated so the traffic was limited to those with 2 hour permits. If we had more time we would have continued further down the trail. Next time we are this way I will...More

Thank Lori034

Tigerman777

6381103

Reviewed 26 October 2017 via mobile

MIGHTY MAJESTIC MOUNT!!!!!

I went to the visitor center at 7:00am the first morning in Jasper to get my 4:00pm permit for the next day to enjoy the views of Mount Edith Cavell. I took a chance to go later, being the gate at the end of the...More

31 Thank Tigerman777

YG603

Sudbury, Canada

3936

Reviewed 18 October 2017

Very scenic

Scenic drive to the start of the trail, nice walking paths, not too far to walk, very scenic, well worth the drive up! Beautiful glacier!

Thank YG603

Lisa D

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

5516

Reviewed 19 September 2017

BEAUTIFUL

You will need to get a permit to park near the Edith Cavell trail. Go to the visitor center. Permits are given out between 8-10 am for that day and the next day. Advise to go and line up at 7:30 and get a permit...More

3 Thank Lisa D

Patrick M

Elkhart, Indiana

407

Reviewed 13 September 2017

The angels!

Beautiful trail that can take you to several places -one relatively easy the other not so much! The easy one takes you to a small lake formed by three glaciers that are right in front of you with a waterfall pouring into it. Angel glacier...More

1 Thank Patrick M

Iain C

Mijas

294116

Reviewed 3 September 2017

Wonderful

What a placed to visit and to walk in. It has everything. Wonderful views, a challenging walk, marmots, ground squirrels, grey jays, picas and lovely wild flowers. A perfect spot to spend the day hiking.

2 Thank Iain C

BrittanyAdventures

Winnipeg, Canada

337283

Reviewed 16 August 2017

Absolutely Spectacular Hike with Breathtaking Scenery - My Highlight in Jasper!

The Edith Cavell Meadows is a spectacular and incredible scenic hike in Jasper with breathtaking views of landscapes including beautiful flowery meadows, glaciers and mountains. In 2017, the hike requires a permit as they are doing constructions on the road leading to the trailhead and...More

11 Thank BrittanyAdventures

acshelco1

Wynyard, Canada

40466

Reviewed 12 August 2017 via mobile

Great view from up top

This is not for grandma. You gain over 500 m in about 4 kms but it's definitely worth it for the view over the glacier. You can see over the top of the glacier to the mountain behind. Kids loved sliding down the snow pack...More