Plan your next adventure: Download Alberta’s Public Land Trail Guide.
Public Lands Camping Pass required
A Public Lands Camping Pass is required to random camp on public land along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Maps of this area
Download current maps for the Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone (PLUZ):
Area and trail information
OHV restrictions
A seasonal off-highway vehicle (OHV) restriction is in effect from October 16 to June 30 for:
- Cardinal Headwaters Trail
- Cadomin Mountain Trail
OHV access is only permitted from July 1 to October 15.
Cardinal Headwaters Trail closure
Cardinal Headwaters Trail is temporarily closed from August 1 to October 15, 2024, due to trail refurbishment work.
- Download the Cardinal Headwaters Trail map
All areas
View information for provincial park recreation areas and other information on the region:
Activities
Know and understand the regulations and permitted activities for the area before your visit. Get details at Recreation on Public Land – Overview.
About this PLUZ area
This area was created in May 1999 to mitigate environmental impacts in sensitive areas and to protect, and properly manage reclaimed mine sites.
This area is 571 square kilometres (220.5 square miles).
Legislation, management, and planning
- Familiarize yourself with current legislation and regulations by visiting Public Land Enforcement.
- Upper Athabasca Regional Planning Process
Stewardship and biodiversity initiatives
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)
Foothills Office – Hinton
Phone: 780-865-8267
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).
Address:
3rd Floor, 131 Civic Centre Road
Hinton, Alberta T7V 2E6