Hiking
is not only fun, it is good for you. Hiking gives you the opportunity
to stay in good physical condition and also allows you to be
outdoors to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There are short
trails that the whole family can enjoy as well as longer trails
for the seasoned pro. With so many places to hike, you'll have
no trouble at all finding the trail that is right for you.
Tourist Information Center has
several maps and books on hiking in the area.
For maps and trails in the Rocky Mountain House/Clearwater Country
visit:
http://www.whereadventurebegins.com/hiking.htm
Historic Park
Phone: 845-2412
Location: 7 km W of Rocky on Hwy 11A
Hours: 10 am-5 pm 7 days a week (reduced hours
after Labour Day)
Notes: Interpretive display area, theatre,
helpful, knowledgeable staff, trade room, short trail of 1.5
km includes 8 audio guides and illustrated panels, long trail
of 3.5 km includes the original fort site, gift store, free
Labrador tea and demonstrations (visitors are encouraged to
participate) assorted historical leaflets and ethno botanical
information, play fort and more!
Fees: Adult: $3.90, Seniors: $3.40, Children
7 to 17: $1.90 (6 and under free)
Fees are under review.
Annual passes available, as are Western National Parks and an
Alberta Heritage Super pass for all National Historic and Provincial
Historic Sites in Alberta.
Indian
Trails Ranch
Contact: Bob Campbell
Phone: 729-2389 or 729-3732
Location: About 20 km N of the tracks at Leslieville
on Secondary Highway 761
Notes: Please call ahead. 1,200 different items
on display representing about 8,500 years of local native history,
all items catalogued by Alberta Culture Archaeologists, land
located at the junction of several ancient trails.
There are also many trails in the Nordegg area to hike along.
Visit www.travelnordegg.com for more information.