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Marshybank ER
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Public Safety

Information: 403-865-8395

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Activities

Hiking - Backcountry

Hiking - Backcountry

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Access: There are no public roads in the area. The Brazeau River and numerous cutlines that cross the Reserve provide the only access. Public access in the Reserve is restricted to foot only. Motorized vehicles are not permitted.

Park Management

Classification	Ecological Reserve
Legislation	Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size	2,050 Acres / 829.61 Ha
Legal Boundary	Marshybank ER
Administration / Information	780-865-8395
Regional Office	Central Regional Office
District Office	Hinton
Natural Region	Foothills - Upper Foothills Rocky Mountain - Alpine and Sub-alpine
Natural Region Description	This reserve contains 12 different plant communities, ranging from lodgepole pine forests to subalpine meadows. Mature lodgepole pine and Engelmann/white spruce forests cover much of the area. Black spruce, willow/dwarf birch and meadow plant communities occur in depressions and valley bottoms. Black spruce and tamarack bogs are fairly common. Sedge grass and willow/dwarf birch meadows occur to a limited extent.
Land Use Framework Region	Upper Athabasca

Special Permits

Planning

Updated: Jun 19, 2017