Willmore Contact Wilderness Park Reservations Web: reserve.albertaparks.ca Toll Free: 1–877–537–2757

Alberta Parks Web: albertaparks.ca Hinton Office: 780–865–8395 Park Guide Visitor Centre: 780–865–5600 Gregg Lake Campground Booth: 780–865–5152 Toll Free: 1–877-537–2757 Ancient glaciers, high mountain peaks, thick area provides a popular access into the Willmore via forests and raging rivers define these 4,597 Wildlife Backcountry Safety the Mountain Trail. For those with only a few days Fire Bans in km² of untamed wilderness. Backpackers and to explore, Seep Creek Trail soon heads north off Web: albertafirebands.ca horseback riders seeking a true backcountry Willmore’s wildlife thrives in the natural surroundings The wild and rugged nature of Willmore Wilderness is the Mountain Trail to provide quick entry into alpine experience can explore over 750 km of trails of the park. Grassy slopes provide excellent winter an irresistible draw for many visitors. Yet, the dangers country with plentiful wildlife and extensive views. Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) where wildlife abounds. Visitors to Willmore ranges for sheep and goats. Almost 20% of Alberta’s of Willmore can provide a challenge for even the most Further along, Mountain Trail bends southwest and Phone: 911 must be experienced and well equipped for mountain goats and 20% of the province’s bighorn seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. climbs to Eagle’s Nest Pass, offering a fine base camp backcountry adventure. sheep live in Willmore and the park is also home to for day-trip explorations of the surrounding alpine Conservation Officer on Duty woodland caribou, moose, elk, grizzly bears, black • Only minimal trail maintenance occurs and there lakes and ridges. Mountain Trail then heads northwest Phone: 780–865–6972 bears, cougars, wolves, wolverine, and numerous are no developed campsites in the park. To the along Rock Creek and provides access via West Note small mammals. uninformed, the 750 km network of trails and vast Sulphur Trail, to higher alpine terrain. Report-A-Poacher Motorized vehicles (including motorized boats) mountain ranges can be disorienting. Phone: 1–800–642–3800 are prohibited. Written authorization is required Hunting & Fishing • Good maps, a GPS and survival gear are a While most trips into Willmore are multi-day to land aircraft in the park. necessity. expeditions, there are also day-trip options. The 2.5 Forest Fires Hunting and fishing are permitted in Willmore, subject • There is no cell phone service in the park. km trail from Sulphur Gates staging area to the scenic Phone: 310–FIRE (3473) to Alberta big game and fishing regulations. To ensure • There are no bridges and river crossings can be Eaton Falls makes a nice half-day outing, and the 18.5 To Grande personal safety, park visitors are encouraged to wear especially dangerous at high water. km climb to the panoramic views of Adams Creek Prairie Park Access bright colours during hunting seasons. For detailed • Check local weather forecasts before you go. Be Lookout from Big Berland River staging area is a 40 information on hunting and fishing in Willmore, obtain prepared for sudden changes in mountain weather. reasonable overnight trip. Willmore is located southwest of the town of Grande the Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations and the • Snow is possible any month of the year. Cache in west-central Alberta, approximately 300 km Alberta Guide to Sportfishing. Mountain whitefish and Hypothermia and wet cold conditions can turn a fun While you hike:

northwest of the City of Edmonton. It is bordered on bull trout can be found in deeper pools. Bull trout adventure into a life threatening emergency. Willmore 40 To Edmonton the west by the Province of British Columbia and on are listed as a threatened species in Alberta and are • Grizzly bears, black bears, and cougars live in the • Use well-defined trails and avoid short-cuts across Wilderness 16 Park Edson the south by . The north end of “catch & release” only. park. switchbacks. Short-cuts result in erosion and create

the park joins with Kakwa Wildland Park, which forms • It is recommended that family and friends be unwanted parallel trails. Hinton the Kakwa-Willmore Interprovincial Park. There are Trapping informed of your planned route, camping spots and • Never drop litter along trails; please keep a plastic AB three main access points into Willmore: Rock Lake estimated return time. bag handy and pick up any litter you find. BC Provincial Park, and Sulphur Gates and Big Berland Trapping is a traditional activity in Willmore • Do not pick wildflowers. Collecting rocks, fossils Jasper Provincial Recreation Areas. Rock Lake and Sulphur Wilderness. If you spot traps, do not touch them or and artifacts is not permitted – take a photograph 16 Gates are equipped with equestrian facilities. interfere with trap lines. Keep your dog on a leash and Hiking instead. do not approach traps with your pet. • Your dog must be kept on a leash at all times. 93 Many of the park’s well-established trails follow in the Remember, wildlife regard your dog as either prey historic footsteps of Aboriginal hunters, fur traders, or predator. coal miners and trappers. The Rock Lake staging Updated February 2021

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• Use ropes or approved electrical wire to make • Camp on durable surfaces (such as rock, gravel, • Dig or scrape down to mineral soil. Clear away any Equestrian Use corrals. Make sure that horse holding areas are and areas with sparse vegetation). Place tents on flammable materials within 1 metre of the fire pit. located at least 100 metres from any watercourse non-vegetated areas. • Use only dead wood. Live trees in the subalpine Horseback riding and outfitting in the Willmore are or body of water. • Camp at least 60 meters from water. All toilet areas grow very slowly and should never be used traditional activities with a rich history dating back • Don’t tie horses to live trees; this can cause facilities, waste water disposal and fuel storage for campfires. to the fur trade. Local outfitters can be hired to take damage to bark and eventually kill a tree. should be located at least 100 metres from lakes, • Never leave a campfire unattended. Make sure visitors safely on guided trips into the backcountry. • Scatter manure before breaking camp. rivers, and streams. the fire is out and cold to the touch before retiring Outfitters have first-hand knowledge of the landscapes • Avoid soft and marshy edges when watering • In areas without toilets, use a portable latrine for the night and before leaving camp. Soak it and cultural stories. If you plan a horseback trip into horses. and pack out your waste if possible. Otherwise, thoroughly and stir it – and then soak it again. the Willmore, please abide by these guidelines: • Salt should be kept in a waterproof container and make a cat-hole latrine (20 cm deep) that naturally • Do not bury your fire as the embers can continue to elevated above ground; this prevents leakage into decomposes human waste. All toilets and waste smoulder and can re-emerge as a wildfire. • Use established trails and routes. the soil which can attract wildlife. water pits should be filled with soil and levelled • During periods of high fire hazard, campfires may • Be especially cautious when passing hikers. when you vacate your campsite. not be permitted. • Supplemental feeds such as hay, grain pellets and • Avoid washing in streams and lakes. Detergents, alfalfa cubes can be used to prevent over-grazing Camping soap and toothpaste are harmful to fish and other Bear Safety and reduce competition with wildlife for food. aquatic life. Scatter all wash water so that it filters Supplemental feed should be stored in sealed There are no official campsites in the Willmore. through the soil. There are grizzly and black bears in Willmore containers to prevent tampering by wildlife. Using However, as much as possible, use existing campsites; • Garbage should always be packed out of the Wilderness Park. By using a few simple techniques, hay as supplemental feed has the potential to as it is always better to camp on sites that are already backcountry, never buried. Wildlife can easily find you can minimize the risk of a dangerous bear introduce noxious weeds into the backcountry; impacted; where additional use won’t be detrimental and dig up old garbage pits, even in winter. Once encounter. grain or alfalfa pellets are preferable. to the environment. accustomed to human food, these animals may become a problem for future visitors. • If possible, never travel alone in the backcountry. A larger group is always safer than a single hiker. Backcountry Cabins • Carry bear spray on a belt holster for quick access, and know how to use it. The majority of cabins in the Willmore are patrol • Make plenty of noise when approaching blind cabins which are used by Conservation Officers on corners, dense shrubs and streams, and when backcountry patrols. These cabins are locked and are walking into the wind. A loud shout every few • Make sure that your cooking area is 100 meters Crossing Streams and Rivers off-limits to the general public. There are three historic minutes is more effective than bear bells. from your sleeping area to prevent food-odour cabins open for public use; these include: Summit • Remain alert. Keep your ears open. Do not wear contamination. Never sleep in clothes worn while Crossing streams and rivers can be the most Cabin, Sulphur Cabin, and Sheep Creek Cabin. Please earphones while on the trails. cooking. dangerous challenge that hikers confront. River use cabins with care and respect, packing out all • It is best to leave your pet at home, but if you do • Pack out all garbage in sealed bags. Never bury crossings can be deceptively hazardous. Even a garbage and leaving them clean and well maintained. travel with a pet, keep it on a leash. Loose dogs food scraps. very shallow, swiftly flowing body of water can pack can attract and irritate bears. • At night, use a flashlight and move cautiously enough force to knock you off your feet. Use caution Campfires • Always keep your group together. Be especially around your campsite. and common sense. After storm events, it may be diligent at keeping children with you at all times. best to wait until water levels drop, or backtrack to • It is recommended that backcountry travelers use • Avoid areas if you see signs of recent bear Cougar Safety a different trail to get around a flooded area. When camp stoves. Backpacking stoves are lightweight, activities: fresh digging on trails, bear scat, and crossing, release your backpack so you can shed it compact, efficient, and more convenient to use claw marks on bear trees. A dead or scavenged is home to cougars. These quickly, use a hiking staff to provide balance, and than wood fires. As well, they leave no scars in the animal site is especially dangerous. large and powerful cats will generally avoid encounters cross facing upstream. If the depth of the water is backcountry. • Hang all food, garbage, and scented items high with humans. However, if you encounter a cougar, above your thighs, turn back and look for a better • In emergency situations, a wood fire may be a in a tree at least 100 m from your sleeping area to do not run, but back away slowly. If the cougar location to cross. necessity. As much as possible, use an existing fire discourage bears from investigating. Never store approaches or shows aggression, prepare to use your pit. Use sites that are clear of dry grass, bushes, food or scented items in a tent. bear spray. Show the cougar you are not a prey animal leaves, tree trunks, tree roots, peat moss and and that you will fight back. Shout at the cougar and overhanging branches. make yourself look larger by waving your arms and a walking stick. 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Willmore Wilderness Park Map

Map Points of Interest • 2. Grave of Thappe – a member of the Beaver tribe • 7. Clark’s Crossing – a very dangerous river • 12. Grave of Madelaine Fraser – the mother of who died on a winter hunting trip. crossing named after Stan Clark, superintendent of Adam Joachim; died in 1904. Willmore Wilderness Park is rich in culture and • 3. Grave of Baby Delorme – died 1908. the Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve in 1912. • 13. Grave of Pierre Delorme – died in 1906 after history. During your explorations of the park, you may • 4. Resthaven Mountain – highest point in Willmore • 8. Kvass Lookout – decommissioned in 1972. falling off his horse and hitting his head. Pierre encounter these points of interest: Wilderness Park (3,125 metres). • 9. Sulphur Gates – dramatic cliffs and confluence Delorme was 6 foot 8 and blind. • 5. Ptarmigan Lake – largest lake in Willmore of the Smoky and Sulphur rivers. • 14. Rock Lake Lookout – decommissioned in 1969. • 1A. Steam Engine – from the Blue Diamond Coal Wilderness Park. • 10. Washy Joe Anges – Washy Creek was named • 15. Curly Philips Historical Cabin Company, 1928. • 6. Grave of George Hargreaves – died in his sleep in honour of Washy Joe, a trapper and rancher and • 1B. Coal Mine Cabins – from the Blue Diamond in 1936 and buried at the base of Casket Mountain. member of the Alexis Band. Coal Company, 1928. • 11. Adam’s Creek Lookout – named in honour of Adam Agnes. The tower opened in 1941.