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Trail development guidelines for Alberta's public land

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A guide to the planning, classification, design, construction and management of trail experiences on public land. The guide should be used by all to improve communications, ensure consistency and... More ≫

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A guide to the planning, classification, design, construction and management of trail experiences on public land. The guide should be used by all to improve communications, ensure consistency and achieve the outcomes desired by trail enthusiasts and public land managers. The guide should be referenced during all phases of trail system planning and individual trail planning, design and construction. The guidelines are is a compilation of thinking, guidance and best practices from various trail related documents developed in the past as well as promising practices from around North America.

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Ribbon Creek cross-country ski trails

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Ski and snow shoe trails in Ribbon Creek park in Kananaskis Country.

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Elbow Valley summer trails

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A short 30-minute drive from Calgary, the picnic areas and campgrounds of the Elbow Valley make a perfect day-outing or weekend oasis. The region includes hundreds of kilometres of trails to... More ≫

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A short 30-minute drive from Calgary, the picnic areas and campgrounds of the Elbow Valley make a perfect day-outing or weekend oasis. The region includes hundreds of kilometres of trails to challenge the hiker, mountain biker, rider, and cross-country skier. From a gentle meander through the forest to a gruelling ridge-top scramble, the Elbow Valley trails connect with the Sheep, Sibbald, and Kananaskis Valleys, offering something for everyone.

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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park winter trails

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Map of the winter trails in Cypress Hills park, along with some winter safety tips.

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Grande Alberta North trails

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This document provides you with a variety of recreation facility locations and activities. None of the maps are intended for navigational purposes.

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Kinbrook Island provincial park

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Map of trails and camping sites at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park.

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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park trail guide

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Maps and information about the trails at Cypress Hills park.

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Kananaskis valley summer trails

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Map of trails for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. The Kananaskis Valley is managed as a Natural Heritage Site within Alberta’s network of recreation and protected areas. This ensures that... More ≫

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Map of trails for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. The Kananaskis Valley is managed as a Natural Heritage Site within Alberta’s network of recreation and protected areas. This ensures that its provincially significant natural, cultural, and historical resources are protected, while providing quality recreational and educational experiences for visitors. The valley is part of the Central Rocky Mountain Ecosystem. The wildlife you see here move throughout this large ecosystem. To help protect the animals and the health of the ecosystem, please minimize your impact on the environment.

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Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve guide

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Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, located about 150 km west of Rocky Mountain House, protects one of the best examples of montane habitat in all of Alberta. Shielded within the front ranges of... More ≫

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Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, located about 150 km west of Rocky Mountain House, protects one of the best examples of montane habitat in all of Alberta. Shielded within the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains, this unique grassland and forest mosaic is home to many species of rare plants, provides important habitat for wildlife and has been a culturally significant area for thousands of years.

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Cataract Creek snowmobile trails, Kananaskis Country

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Cataract Creek is managed as a Snow Vehicles Zone within a Forest Land Use Zone. This ensures that its recreation values are maintained for public use. The area is part of the Central Rockies... More ≫

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Cataract Creek is managed as a Snow Vehicles Zone within a Forest Land Use Zone. This ensures that its recreation values are maintained for public use. The area is part of the Central Rockies Ecosystem. The wildlife that you see here move throughout this large ecosystem. To help protect the animals and the health of the ecosystem, please minimize your impact on the environment. There are natural hazards in the Cataract Creek area; you are responsible for your own safety. Find out from conservation officers or from any Kananaskis Country Visitor Information Centre of hazards that may be in the areas you are travelling. Snowmobile use within Kananaskis Country is restricted to trails at McLean Creek, Sibbald Flat, Cataract Creek, Powderface Trail linking McLean Creek to Sibbald Flat, and Big Elbow Loop. Designated trail junctions are signed; refer to the map to assist in finding your location.

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