Maligne Canyon Trailhead — Local services in Municipality of Jasper

Whether you are looking for a quick photo op or an activity for the day, Maligne Canyon is great in any season for a visit.

There are 6 bridges to visit. Parking is available at Bridge 6, 5 and 1. Bridge 6 is the closest to Jasper and has recently been upgraded to include more parking, day use picnic sites and a stunning view of the river. Bridge 5 has a larger parking area and is an excellent option for those who are not sure if they will have the energy to do a round trip from Bridge 6. Bridge 1 also has a larger parking area, with a secondary overflow lot and a restaurant. Bridge 1 is the access point for the highest elevation of the Canyon Trailheads.

If traveling with two vehicles, I highly recommend parking 1 vehicle at Bridge 6 and starting the hike at Bridge 1, so you are travelling downhill. If you wish to do the entire trail roundtrip, start at Bridge 6. By the time you have trekked uphill to Bridge 1, you will appreciate the cooler temperatures and shaded trail as you head back on the return trip.

Pack a lunch and stop along the river between Bridge 4 and 5 for an amazing view.

If you wish to view the Canyon and falls during the winter, you can either join a tour or attempt the ice walk on your own. Ice cleats are highly advisable as the trails become quite packed down and you will also be travelling on the frozen river for part of your excursion. if you join a guided tour these will be provided for you. Otherwise you can rent them at Jasper Source for Sports, Gravity Gear or Pure Outdoors. Wear your snow pants for the opportunity to slide down down the natural ice slides...

Great hike!! Went at the end of March - lots of the Canyon still frozen but top layer starting to melt. Early in the morning - the trail is more slick and by late morning/early afternoon, it's melted and turned muddy. So be prepared for both. Definitely want to bring spikes and a walk stick is helpful too. Parking at Bridge 5 and walking up from there was great! We'll be coming back in the Spring/Summer time to appreciate the beauty of the flowing Canyon as well as some time in the Winter to get the full Ice...

We hiked from 1st bridge to 6th bridge and back. We parked at 1st bridge.

Hike was excellent, trail is well maintained. 1st to 6th bridge is downhill ,so its uphill on the way back. About 4km each way.

Beautiful views! There is not much to see between 5th and 6th bridge so not sure if its worth it to go to 6th except to say that you did all the bridges. The view at 6th bridge is ok.

Crowds thins out the further you go (after 4th...