Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

By the time I make it to the trailhead and the shelter of the shuttle bus, rain is
hammering against the windshield, and I’m soaked to the skin. But I don’t mind. A
cold beer is waiting for me in Jasper Town, and I feel like I’ve earned it. OB
ORIENTATION
Start // Maligne Lake
End // Maligne Canyon
Distance // 27 miles (44km)
Getting there // Edmonton is the nearest international airport, some 225 miles
(362km) east of Jasper. The Maligne Lake shuttle runs to the trailhead from Jasper
Town.
When to go // Late July to late September.
Where to stay // There are campgrounds at Evelyn Creek, Little Shovel,
Snowbowl, Curator, Tekarra and Signal. Bookings are mandatory in summer, as is
a valid Backcountry Pass.
What to take // Bear spray, plasters, wet-weather gear.
More info // Jasper Park Information Centre (www.jasper.travel), Parks Canada
(pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/jasper).
Things to know // All the Skyline’s campgrounds are equipped with barrel toilets
and bear poles for food storage. Campfires are sometimes allowed when the fire
risk is low, but gas stoves are cleaner and more efficient.