HRT from Sparrowhawk towards Spencer Creek 6 km, 200m

From the Sparrowhawk Recreation Area Seasonal Parking, cross the highway (742), go up a hill (the steepest part of this route) on the High Rockies trail spur to the junction with the High Rockies Trail (~750m). Take the left trail at the junction to go to Spencer Creek (2nd bridge), which has nice mossy woodlands along the side. Return the … Read More

Ice F – Parker Ridge 5.4 km, 250 m

You can extend this trip by continuing north along the Brazeau River as far as time permits for some great views or you can head south towards Cataract Pass (4 km one way, and 300 m ) by walking along the Brazeau River.

James Walker Lake 8.6km 259m

Daffern v1 – 96 Distance 8.6 km return, height gain 259 m, if you go all the way to the lake After a beautiful section of trail that undulates at the edge of larch meadows strewn with boulders, you reach an attractive lake with a touch of deep azure, one tiny island and a surround of grass. At the far … Read More

Jumpingpound Ridge (from north) – 15km 800m

Daffern V2 – #69 No biffy at trailhead – closest is at Dawson Recreation Area Trail head is Lusk Pass Parking, approx. 10.7km south on Powderface Trail from Sibbald Creek Trail (Hwy 68).