Ascent of Bald Hills on 2017-08-10| Others in Party: | Janis
Michelle and Matt
| | Date: | Thursday, August 10, 2017 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | | Peak: | Bald Hills | | Location: | Canada | | Elevation: | 7874 ft / 2399 m |
Ascent Trip ReportA popular day hike in Jasper NP. Trailhead is beside the Maligne Lake parking lot. The trail starts up an old fireroad through a forest of lodgepole pine. Glimpses of Maligne Lake are soon available. Jasper NP's largest lake, it is popular for boat rides to Spirit Island. Three glaciers melt into the lake and exit via the Maligne River to the Athabasca River. Midway up the fireroad one can take an optional shorter and steeper trail to the lookout. We took this shorter route on the way up and followed the longer route down the road on the way down. Above the lookout the trail is above treelike with excellent views of Maligne Lake and the surrounding mountains. We hiked over two sub peaks of the Bald Hills before reaching the highest third summit. There was a geocache located here. On this beautiful day in August the trail was busy, especially up to the lookout and the first summit. A highly worthwhile hike showcasing some of Jasper NP's best scenery. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 2788 ft / 848 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 2788 ft / 848 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 9.9 mi / 16 km | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Maintained Trail | | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Clear | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 2575 ft / 784 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 2362 ft / 719 m; Extra: 213 ft / 64m | | Loss on way in: | 213 ft / 64 m | | Distance: | 5 mi / 8 km | | Route: | Bald Hills Trail | | Start Trailhead: | Maligne Lake parking lot 5512 ft / 1680 m | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 2575 ft / 784 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 2362 ft / 719 m; Extra: 213 ft / 64m | | Gain on way out: | 213 ft / 64 m | | Distance: | 5 mi / 8 km | | Route: | Bald Hills Trail | | End Trailhead: | 5512 ft / 1680 m |
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