Angel Glacier at Mount Edith Cavell - Modern Hiker Canada

The Angel Glacier is an extensive glacier which flows down the north face of Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park, Canada. It is named as such because it has the appearance of an angel with out-swept wings. It was significantly larger when it was named in the 19th-century and is melting rapidly. It is not expected to maintain its shape, and will most likely disappear. The Cavell area offers fragrant subalpine forest, new growth where a glacier recently retreated from the valley, flowery alpine meadows and spectacular views of Mt. Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier. To get to the trailheads, go 7 km south of Jasper on Highway 93 and turn right onto Highway 93A. Travel 5.4 km and turn right onto the Cavell Road. The 14-km road is narrow and has tight switchbacks that are unsuitable for trailers (drop-off area at the start) and large motorhomes. The name comes from Edith Cavell, a British nurse who died heroically during the First World War. Drive to the base of this mountain is fun with it's sharp turns and steep hills. You see the base of the glacier melting, which starts the creek, which turns to a stream and then a river. Hearing the cracking sounds and watching the waterfalls of snow and ice were mesmerizing! The color of the pond below is stunning! A beautiful and powerful place. The hike to the lake has a big uphill and if you walk down to the water, there is a lot of walking through loose gravel and over big rocks. Boots area good idea. Terrain instability, falling rock and ice continue to pose significant hazards beyond the viewpoint area- travel to the pond’s edge beneath the Angel Glacier is not advised. There are no prohibition signs but they are warning signs, so if you decide to go down to the lake and near the waterfalls, you take the risk at your own risk. #jaspercanada #glacier #alberta #canadalife #albertatourism #canadaparks #canadalife