Jasper National Park has a long history of horse use. Many
areas of the park are accessible by horse and invite exploration. Through the
following guidelines we are able to protect the park’s ecological integrity
while still allowing you the freedom to discover Jasper National Park on
horseback.
Horse travel is permitted throughout the park except for the
following trails and areas:
Old Fort Point, Wilcox Pass, Fryatt Valley, Geraldine Lakes,
Merlin/Jacques Pass, Jonas Pass, Sulphur Ridge, Skyline Trail from Big Shovel
Pass to Maligne Lake, Eremite Valley and Meadow Creek.
Self-guided trails at Mt. Edith Cavell (Meadows, Path of the
Glacier Trails), Lee Foundation Trail at Lake Annette, Whistlers Summit trail,
Maligne Canyon trail, Maligne Lake Nature Trail and Miette Hot Springs Nature
Trail.
All park picnic sites, campgrounds or camping facilities
accessible by motorized vehicle, and public use areas within Jasper townsite.
The old mining and former townsite area at Pocahontas.
All designated public beach areas.
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