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The Crowsnest Community Trail is a 23 km, non-motorized route that connects the communities of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass together. The trail is a combination of asphalt, gravel, and natural trail surfaces.
Use the route to travel between communities, visit local businesses, and tour incredible historical sites, such as the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and the Bellevue Underground Mine. On the way, the trail takes you through stunning natural areas. Watch for wildlife along Crowsnest River, stop at the viewpoint overlooking the Frank Slide and Turtle Mountain, and enjoy spectacular Crowsnest Pass vistas. As you move between communities, stop at the trail interpretive kiosks to learn more about Crowsnest Pass’ amazing natural and cultural history.
Trail Highlights:•• Picnicking at Riverside Memorial Park• Bird watching along Crowsnest River• Taking in the Frank Slide at the Frank Slide Viewpoint• Exploring the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Cemetery
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Biker Etiquette:• Yield to pedestrians. • Be audible. • Pass on left when safe. • Maintain control.
Wildlife Safety:• Be BearSmart. • Learn what to do in a wildlife encounter.• Make noise and alert wildlife of your presence to avoid surprising wildlife.• Carry bear spray and know how to use it.• Call Fish and Wildlife with bear and cougar sightings.
Please:• Respect the private land and grazing leases the trail crosses through and stay on trail.• When travelling on the Road and Trail Shared Route, stay on the right-hand side and pay attention to traffic. • Pack all garbage out.
The Crowsnest Community Trail is maintained by the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
Trail use is at your own risk.If you have any questions regarding the trail, please call
(403) 562-8833.
This is a multi-use trail system. Please respect other trail users.Travel on the right-hand side.
Thank-you to the many sponsors and supporters of the Crowsnest Community Trail. Your generous contribution has made this project possible.Bridge Builders: $10,000 +
Alberta Conservation AssociationGovernment of AlbertaGovernment of CanadaCommunity Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern AlbertaDevonMountain Radio (in-kind)Spray Lake SawmillsTrout Unlimited Canada
Trail Guides: $5,000+Alberta BearSmart (in-kind) Stantec Consulting Turtle Mountain Pharmacy
Trail Blazers: $2,500+Full Moon Adventure Company The Green Mountain CompanyKatimavik (in-kind)Servus Credit Union
Pathfinders: $1,000+A&B Liquor StoreBlairmore Lion’s ClubBlairmore SobeysColeman Remedy’s RxCrowsnest Pass Taoist Tai Chi SocietyJoe & Anne Dobek and FamiliesHillcrest Mines Community SocietyKnights of Columbus Koinberg FamiliesDoug & Irene MacFarlanePipestone Travel Valerie and Andrew SajeElizabeth SherringtonSherritt CoalVastenhout Family
Supporters: Under $1,000Crowsnest Conservation SocietyValerie & Bryce Nolan Fund at the Calgary FoundationPrima Technical Services Ltd.
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Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex
Blairmore Lion’s Path - Along River
Crowsnest Pass Outdoor Swimming Pool
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Albert Stella Memorial Arena
Crowsnest River Slalom Course
Riverside Memorial Park
Frank Picnic Shelter
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Turtle Mountain
Frank Slide Memorial
Frank Slide Interpretive Loop Trail
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