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

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

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

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Webthe bighorn backcountry is immense and beautiful.

River fords will be necessary.

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

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

Sudden weather changes are common.

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

The best times to visit this trail are.

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