JASPER HIGHLIGHTS
NORTH TO SOUTH
Patricia and Pyramid Lakes
Jasper Park Lodge
Valley of the Lakes
Miette Hotsprings
Maligne Lake
Maligne Canyon
Horseshoe Lake
Sunwapta Falls
See Jasper Sky Tram
Athabasca Falls
Lake Edith Cavell - Wow!
Athabasca Glacier
Peyto Lake
Frozen Waterfalls

Icefields Parkway
Hotsprings
Ski Alberta
Wildlife of Alberta

BANFF PARK

Old Fort Point
A large hill that rises from the Athabasca River Valley, this is cliffy and typical roche noutonee, a French phrase describing bedrock shaped by a glacier.  There have been no shortage of glaciers in these valleys over the last 100,000 years.  The trail can be challenging in places so wear good footwear and layers of clothing. 
 

The views are inspiring in several directions.  Take pictures of Jasper townsite, Athabasca River and Miette River.  Looking towards the north look for Mount Edith Cavell (a fascinating hike as well), the Whistlers and the Jasper Tram, the Victoria Cross Range (look for reddish quartzite), Pyramid Mountain (it has a large satellite station on top and sits in front of Pyramid Lake), Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge which sits majestically on the shores of Lac Beauvert, the Colin Range (a rounded-top Signal Mountain sits beside Mount Tekarra) and, last but not least, Mount Hardisty with its sloping layers.

The "Old Fort Point" name comes from the first fortification in the area which was located just downstream.  There are stairs for those in a hurry (steep stairs) or follow the wide trail for a more leisurely trek.  You start at elevation 3,378 feet and gains about 430 feet in a mile and a half.

1.5 kilometers (5 minutes) from Jasper From Jasper follow the Old Icefields Parkway south (this is the old highway) to Old Fort Point and the Lac Beauvert access road.  Turn left (you are now traveling east) and cross the Athabasca River over the old iron bridge and pull off to the right into the parking area.