Plan your next adventure: Download Alberta’s Public Land Trail Guide.
For advisories and closures for this and other areas, visit:
Maps of this area
Download current maps of the Bighorn Backcountry, including the Blackstone/Wapiabi PLUZ and digital mapping options at: Bighorn Backcountry - Overview.
Area and trail information
View activity and trail information for the area:
Activities
About this area/PLUZ
Established in September 1986 to designate a network of trails for non-motorized and equestrian use.
This area is 486 square kilometres (188 square miles).
Legislation, management, and planning
- Familiarize yourself with current legislation and regulations by visiting Public Land Enforcement.
- Bighorn Backcountry Access Management Plan
- North Saskatchewan Regional Planning Process
Stewardship, monitoring, and biodiversity initiatives:
- Bighorn Backcountry – Monitoring
- Bighorn Backcountry Recreational Access Recommendations
- Industrial Access Recommendations for the Blackstone / Wapiabi PLUZ
- Check out the Outdoor Recreation Channel for current information on stewardship projects and citizen science opportunities.
Contact
Connect with us:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Rocky Mountain House Office
Phone: 403-845-8250
Toll free: 310-LAND (5263) (in Alberta)
Call 310-LAND anytime to report illegal activity, public safety issues, and enforcement concerns on Crown land (public land, provincial parks and protected areas).
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