Yellowhead County, Alberta
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Yellowhead County, Alberta
Camping at Obed Lake Provincial Park
1.0Obed Lake Provincial Park is located only 34 km north of Hinton on Highway 16. The park protects several wetlands and lakes in the lower foothills of Alberta. The largest lake, Obed Lake, provides lots of recreational opportunities including canoeing, swimming, fishing, camping, and wildlife view...Read more -
Yellowhead County, Alberta
Cardinal Divide Ridge
4.98 mi / 607 ft gainWhitehorse is located in the northern front ranges of the Rocky Mountains. It shares a portion of its west boundary with Jasper National Park and its east boundary with a coal mine. The majority of the park is located above tree line with extensive alpine meadows and subalpine slopes. The view o...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Hike the Sulphur Skyline Trail
4.75 mi / 2296.6 ft gainTake Highway 16 to Pocahontas. Turn onto the Miette Hot Springs Road (Pocahontas). Drive to the Miette Hot Springs parking area.The trailhead is to the right and behind the hot springs building. Walk up the stairs to the hot springs and through the passenger drop off loop drive. Don't be confused...Read more -
Pocahontas, Alberta
Hike Roche Miette
2.08.1 mi / 4265.1 ft gainThis mountain is one of those most prominent features as you enter Jasper National Park. Although it's North Face is sheer, this scramble leads you up the North East Col to the summit. 3.5km West of the Miette Hot Spring road there is a small parking lot with a gate. Park here and follow a fores...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Snowshoe to Jaques Lake Campground
16.2 mi / 147.6 ft gainThe Jacques Lake trail is one of the best winter trails in Jasper National Park and allows for various activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and camping. The trip to Jacques lake is 13km one-way through a narrow mountain valley and can be quite a strenuous, but rewarding hike in...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Backpack the Watchtower Basin
26.74 mi / 5135 ft gainThe beginning of the trailhead descends down to the Maligne river where hikers have to rock hop due to the bridge being washed away in 2012. Soon after the river the elevation steadily climbs through dense forest. After about 20 minutes the forest opens into the charred aftermath of the Excelsior...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Yellowhead County
53.340713,-117.664948, Canada
Hinton / Jasper KOA Holiday
Watch the sun sink behind the awesome Canadian Rockies at this KOA's quiet, peaceful setting. Three creeks border the beautiful clean-air...