The 446-square kilometre White Goat Wilderness Area is in the alpine and subalpine subregions of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region, 60 kilometres southwest of Nordegg along the eastern borders of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Alberta’s wilderness areas offer visitors the challenge and solitude of an undisturbed natural setting.
60 km southwest of Nordegg, north of Hwy. 11 along the eastern borders of Banff & Jasper national parks; approximately 270 km from Edmonton & 220 km from Calgary
- Travel in White Goat Wilderness Area is by foot only. Horses and mountain bikes are not permitted.
- Hunting and fishing are prohibited.
- Before visiting, inform family or friends of your intended route, camping stops and expected return time.
Activities
Backcountry Camping
Hiking - Backcountry
No Fires
- Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.
- Camping: Random backcountry camping only - there are no developed facilities in White Goat Wilderness Area.
- Hiking:
- Access from the east is at the junction of Hwy. 11 and the Cline River; access from the southwest is along Norman Creek off Hwy. 93
- Access from the north is via Nigel Creek trailhead near Sunwapta Pass on Hwy. 93
- It is a 4-5 hour hike to the wilderness area boundary from access points
- Most routes originated as pack trails and are not maintained.
- Topographic maps for the area: NTS 1:50,000 scale 83C/1-Whiterabbit Creek, 83C/2-Cline River, 83C/3-Columbia Icefield, 83C/6-Sunwapta Peak, 83C/7-Job Creek.
- Important notes:
- Inform family or friends of your intended route and expected return time
- Horses and mountain bikes are prohibited in wilderness areas.
Events
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No upcoming events at this time.
Fire Ban in Effect