Paddle the North Saskatchewan River: Nordegg to Rocky Mountain House
Clearwater County, AlbertaA suitable journey for beginners who are accompanied by intermediate/advanced paddlers with canoe rescue experience ideally.
Due to the multiple drop in points, you may even opt for a day trip without camping.
The following is a guideline of what we did from 11-13 August 2017.
Approach:
Head along Highway 11 towards Nordegg from Rocky Mountain House and take a left onto Forestry Trunk Road (j...
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Approach
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6.8 mi
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Trailhead:
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Route:
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5.0
11.2 mi
/ 7545.9 ft gain
Trailhead
Owen Creek located by the East Banff National Park Boundary on the David Thompson Highway (#11). There is no sign for Owen Creek so keep you eyes open for a pullout approximately 2kms east of the Banff National Park toll gate. You will find the trail to the right of the creek when facing upstream.
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Hike the Goldeye Lake Loop
Clearwater County, Alberta
5.0
1.6 mi
/ 32.8 ft gain
Access:
Goldeye Road is located 100kms from Rocky Mountain House, 10kms west of Nordegg on Highway 11. Follow the road towards the lake access point on your left.
Note: Please take the left turn to get to the lake and campground, if you follow the road to its end you end up at the Goldeye Centre where there is no public access to the lake or trail.
Trail:
Park your vehicle at the camp ground...
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