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Distance:12-20 km Elevation:230 m
Plateau Mountain is a prominent landmark in south western Alberta between the Livingstone Range to the west and the prairie to the east. It is a genuine plateau about eight kilometres long and one to two kilometres wide. Technically it qualifies as a nunatuk, an area of high land that stood above the ice sheet during the last ice age. Its broad wind-swept summit hosts some unusual wildflowers and geological features. It provides important grazing for a number of wildlife species. To the visitor the plateau can feel like arctic tundra during inclement weather, quite different to the alpine and subalpine to the west, and the prairie to the east. Plateau Mountain was declared an Ecological Reserve in 1991. It is a unique place.
This is a chance to see Plateau in some detail. We will be covering some of the route by mountain bike and the rest on foot. The views from the top are spectacular.
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Why Join This Adventure?
AWA has been a volunteer Steward for the Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve under Alberta Parks’ Stewardship program since 2001 and regularly undertakes volunteer trips to perform monitoring and upkeep work within the ER. Information from Stewards’ site inspection reports is used to update Alberta Parks’ site database and informs local management decisions. In its role as a Steward for Plateau Mountain, AWA has amassed considerable knowledge about the area and its natural features. This adventure will also serve as a monitoring trip and offers participants the opportunity to partake in stewardship of one of Alberta's protected areas.
Adventure Metrics
The road to the top of Plateau Mountain from the trailhead/gate is 4.3 km long with a 230 m elevation gain. Some of this is very rough and will need to be walked. Once at the top, the cyclable ridge length is approximately 6 km and is relatively flat, along a gravel road. We anticipate including some side trips where we get off the bike and travel on foot to see specific points of interest.
Covid-19 Precautions
We will observe COVID-19 precautions and guidance from the Government of Alberta and expect
participants to follow appropriate sanitizing and social distancing. We thank you for your understanding
and cooperation! If you need more details you can check the Government website at:
this link.
Please bring a personal mask and your own hand sanitizer.
Thank you for joining us for this exceptional day out in one of Alberta’s truly wonderful Wild Spaces
— we look forward to meeting you there!
Things To be Aware Of
This will involve off-highway (i.e.: gravel road) cycling. A mountain bike will be essential for this trip.
Note there is no shade on top of the mountain. Be prepared for warm weather and bring sunscreen and other protection.
Details
Contact this Coordinator
Contact this coordinator:
by email at a4w@abwild.ca,
by phone at (403) 283-2025,
or by using the form below:
