Built in 1921 and rebuilt in 1991, the Shovel Pass Lodge is situated halfway along the emblematic Skyline Trail. The seven guest cabins are basic, with log bed frames, fresh linen, propane lights and hot water delivered daily. Two hearty meals and a packed lunch are included, as are some of the most phenomenal views around.
You can also pay to have your gear transported to the lodge by horse, and horseback treks are available. Bring your own towel. The lodge is midway along the Skyline Trail, which is accessed 8km south of Jasper town on the Maligne Lake Road or from the parking lot at Maligne Lake.
