WALKS, HIKING AND BACKPACKING

IN THE

VALEMOUNT AREA

COMPILED BY
ART CARSON

YELLOWHEAD OUTDOOR RECREATION ASSOCIATION

 

Short Walks and Family Hikes

Day and Overnight Hikes

Extended Backpacking Trips

 

Note: The names of some trails in this guide are followed by a number. These numbers are as listed in the Friends of Valemount trails brochure. Watch for number tags on trees to help navigate some of the numbered trails.

Disclaimer: Listings herein are provided for information only, and are as accurate as possible at the time research was done. No responsibility for these trails, or their use, is implied. This guide attempts to be as complete as possible. As such, not all the trails and routes listed herein are well established or well maintained. In most cases the trail description will indicate this, but conditions can change rapidly. Inquire locally and stay within your abilities when visiting the great outdoors. For more info, visit www.carsons.ca/mtnmania.htm.

Updates: Check back here from time to time - this guide is occasionally updated. Photos of the trails will be added in future as time permits.

Thanks to Barb Janzen and the BC Forest Service for providing information on trails originally built by B.C.F.S. and to the Village of Valemount Recreation Department staff for researching highway mileages, etc.

(C)1989-2010 Art Carson
Revision #10 May 2010
HTML version June 2010