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Cadomin Cave in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park is closed to the public to lessen the risk of white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease, spreading to bats in Alberta. All cave-roosting bats across North America may be at risk. The fungus is not harmful to humans but is believed to be spread by humans when they explore caves. Read more here.

Cardinal Divide East

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Effective Date: May 11, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Whitehorse Creek Campground , Whitehorse Creek Provincial Recreation Area , Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Details: Due to rockfall hazards identified in parts of Whitehorse Creek Campground, campsites 1-7 are permanently closed. Campsites 8-17 will open June 15. The equestrian campsites remain open.  Your safety is our priority. Thank you for your cooperation.

Updated: August 13, 2026 
  • From the Cardinal Divide parking lot, cross the road and hike a short distance up the hill to the east.
  • After 1.3 km, you’ll reach the ridge where you can look north over the Cheviot mine site and down the McLeod River valley. To the east, McKenzie Gap opens out onto the plains. To the west, Tripoli Ridge and Cheviot and Prospect mountains form the western barrier to the mine in the south and west. Rocky (Cardinal) Pass leads to Jasper National Park. The Cardinal River headwaters lie between Tripoli Ridge and Jasper.
  • The small rocks on the ridge provide essential shelter for tiny and fragile alpine flowers. Please don’t use them to build personal cairns.
  • Continue another 2.5 km along the ridge for to its highest point (2,220 metres), then return the same way.

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    Length 1.5 km one-way
    Elevation: 180 m
    Difficulty
    Summer Hiking
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    Trails: Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park | All Parks

    Updated: Mar 20, 2025
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