Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
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Named after nearby Pinetop Hill, this small recreation area has places to picnic along gurgling Jumpingpound Creek. The area is usually snow-free earlier in the season than sites further west and is often carpeted with spring flowers. From here, hikers can access the eastern end of Jumpingpound Loop Trail, a loop trail that runs along Jumpingpound Creek, through Jumpingpound Creek Provincial Recreation Area and Pine Grove Provincial Recreation Area, and then back across a ridge dotted with evergreen and aspen forests.
Location: approximately 10 km south of Hwy. 1 on Hwy. 68
| Classification | Provincial Recreation Area |
| Legislation | Provincial Parks Act |
| Park Size | 12.16 Acres / 4.92 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 389/97 |
| Administration / Information | 1-866-686-0339 |
| Regional Office | Kananaskis Regional Office |
| District | Bow-Ghost |
| Natural Region |
Rocky Mountain - Montane
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| Land Use Framework Region | South Saskatchewan |
Hiking - Backcountry
Mtn. Biking/Cycling
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