Completion Date: September 2014

Canary Creek Trail

Canary Creek TrailThe Hummingbird/Canary Creek trail system is a high use area frequented by OHV and equestrian users, outfitters, and hikers. Currently the trails are stewarded by the Bighorn Heritage ATV Society (BHAS), whose members contribute countless hours to keeping the trails maintained for the thousand of users which visit the area each year. The Friends of the Eastern Slopes maintained staging area, along with drive up random camping sites, make this a popular spot for multi-day visits.

The 2013 Flood caused severe damage to the Canary Creek Trail; areas were washed into the creek, causing users to ride/walk for kilometers along the creek bed. ESRD crews took on the challenge of rerouting the trail out of the creek and up onto higher ground. Members of the GOA HAC fire crew donated time to the labor intensive project, making the completing the reroute by the time the snow fell possible. The project required the construction of two native timber bridges, as well as a large bench and reroute. A large section of the trail is now on higher, dryer ground and ready for 2015 users to enjoy.

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Ram RiverHummingbird Creek

Ranger Creek

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Gravel Road

Miscellaneous Minor Road

Canary CreekTrail Project

Base Data Provided by the Government of Alberta under theAlberta Open Government Licence. November, 2014.The information as depicted is subject to change, thereforethe Government of Alberta assumes no responsibility fordiscrepancies at time of use. © 2014 Government of Alberta

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Website InformationFurther information on the program, as well as an interactive web map can be found by visiting our programs website by clicking here. This website is updated regularly to show planned projects, as well as detailed information on completed projects. It is also encouraged to visit the web map before heading into the backcountry within the program area. Trails which are under construction or under a temporarily closure are updated weekly so you can Know Before You Go.

Apr 1, 2015 Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program - Canary Creek Trail

© 2015 Government of Alberta

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Location of new bridge to access reroute (before).

Reroute to higher ground (before).

Location of second crossing (before).

New native timber bridge at beginning of reroute (after).

Reroute completed.

Completed native timber bridge at second crossing.

Apr 1, 2015 Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program - Canary Creek Trail

© 2015 Government of Alberta

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