Alberta's bighorn backcountry covers 5,000 square kilometres (1. 2 million acres) of public lands east of the banff and jasper national parks.

The best times to visit this trail are.

It boasts wide open, gently sloping valleys, clear streams, and thick forests of spruce and pine, interspersed.

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Webthe bighorn backcountry is immense and beautiful.

Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 25 min to.

This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

River fords will be necessary.

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 28 min to complete.

And that’s only the beginning of the fun.

Sudden weather changes are common.

Alberta's bighorn backcountry is an area of public lands east of banff and jasper national parks.

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