The David Thompson Highway Hiking Guide

By Jane Ross and Daniel Kyba

Book Overview

A hiking guide to the David Thompson Highway corridor, connecting practical trail information with the mountain landscapes of west-central Alberta.

The David Thompson Highway Hiking Guide gives hikers a practical resource for exploring trails and mountain objectives along this distinctive approach to the Canadian Rockies. The guide is organized to help readers choose outings and understand the terrain before setting out.

Route descriptions focus on the information hikers need for planning and navigation, while the regional approach places individual trips within the larger landscape of the highway corridor. The book is intended for readers looking beyond a single destination, allowing them to build a series of hikes across the area's valleys, foothills and mountain terrain. Its emphasis on usable trail information makes it suitable for both visitors and Alberta hikers seeking new objectives.

By gathering these routes into one volume, the guide provides a straightforward way to explore the hiking opportunities associated with the David Thompson Highway and surrounding mountain country.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1771600918
• ISBN13: 9781771600910
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"