Jasper - Maligne Lake

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£9.50

One of the titles in a series of detailed hiking maps of the Canadian Rockies, covering the most popular areas of the Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks, as well as Waterton Lakes NP further south and the adjoining Goat Haunt area of Montana. The maps are contoured (50m or 25m interval in most titles) and some titles also have relief shading. Extensive overprint highlights hiking trails, many with detailed descriptions provided on the reverse. Most titles also include mountain bike, equestrian and ski routes. Symbols indicate various facilities, including camping grounds, hostels, lodges, visitors’ centres, viewpoints, canoe rentals, etc. The maps have UTM coordinates and latitude/longitude margin ticks. On the reverse, in addition to the descriptions of the trails, there are contact details, general tips, and other useful information.

In this title: the most popular hiking and mountain biking terrain in Jasper National Park, from Miette Hot Springs and Maligne Lake in the north, west to Jasper village and the Tonquin Valley, and south to Fortress Lake. Day hikes include Bald Hills, Opal Hills, Cavell Meadows, Sulphur Skyline and Valley of the Five Lakes. Multi-day hikes such as the Skyline Trail, Tonquin Valley, Fortress Lake, Geraldine Lakes, Athabasca Pass (Alberta side only) and Fryatt Valley are also shown in their entirety on this map. Mountain biking enthusiasts can choose from more than ten trails, ranging from easy rides around the village to longer outings such as Saturday Night Loop, Jacques Lake and the Overlander Trail. The map has contours at 50m intervals with relief shading, a UTM grid and margin ticks at 5’.

On the reverse are trail descriptions and photos of 18 recommended day hikes, seven overnight or multi-day trips and ten classic mountain bike rides. Also included are contact details for Jasper National Park, as well for as the three backcountry lodges located in the Tonquin Valley and on the Skyline Trail.