| Hiking is one of the main activities when you visit | | | | the Pyramid Mountain. Walk across the bridge, |
| the Canadian Rockies. We are not a seasoned | | | | when you reach the other end, on the right side |
| hikers, neither we are good at it. Therefore we | | | | there is a stair-way that leads you to the peak of |
| usually choose to do some light hiking on less | | | | the Old Fort Point. The slope is steep but |
| challenging terrain. Our main aim is to appreciate | | | | manageable. We took about 15 minutes to reach |
| the nature, the scenic view and hopefully can get | | | | the top. As you are climbing to the top along the |
| a close encounter with wild life, and not to have | | | | ridgeline, you will be able to see how the |
| too much strain on our physical. | | | | Athabasca River flow across from the far end of |
| There is a very enjoyable and easy hiking track in | | | | the north down to the south. Do remember to |
| Jasper that I would like to recommend, the Old | | | | stop along the way to take photos of the |
| Fort Point. It is located south east of Jasper | | | | Athabasca River at different angle. When you |
| Town centre, less than 30 minutes walk. You can | | | | reach the top, also must remember to take a |
| get a map from the Jasper Information Centre. | | | | 360 degree panoramic shot. Mount Edith Covell |
| You just have to move south-east, after crossing | | | | and Pyramid Mountain are the 2 most prominent |
| the railway track and highway 16, you will be | | | | landmarks. |
| close to the Old Fort Point. There is already | | | | If you are afraid of the steep slope, you can try |
| walking track along the way. Probably many | | | | the other route which is from the north west. |
| people had hiked to the place. During the summer, | | | | This route is cutting across the forest and is will |
| there should be people walking around that you | | | | be gently elevated to the peak. The problem is |
| can ask for direction. | | | | you will not be seeing much scenery until you |
| The Old Fort Point is just a hill, beside the | | | | reach the peak of the Old Fort Point and you will |
| Athabasca River. When you reach the top, you | | | | miss the bridge and the chance to be close to the |
| can have an elevated view of the Athabasca | | | | Athabasca River. Also this route is more difficult |
| River, and a panoramic view of the surrounding | | | | to navigate. We use this route for our return |
| mountain ranges. You will first see a bridge that | | | | route to the Japer Town, as moving down slope |
| extended across the Athabasca River. Standing | | | | is more challenging. |
| on the bridge looking towards North, you will see | | | | |