The Crowsnest Community Trail is a 23 km, non-motorized route that connects the communities of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass together. The trail is a combination of asphalt, gravel, and natural trail surfaces. Use the route to travel between communities, visit local businesses, and tour incredible historical sites, such as the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and the Bellevue Underground Mine. On the way, the trail takes you through stunning natural areas. Watch for wildlife along Crowsnest River, stop at the viewpoint overlooking the Frank Slide and Turtle Mountain, and enjoy spectacular Crowsnest Pass vistas. As you move between communities, stop at the trail interpretive kiosks to learn more about Crowsnest Pass’ amazing natural and cultural history. Trail Highlights: • • Picnicking at Riverside Memorial Park • Bird watching along Crowsnest River • Taking in the Frank Slide at the Frank Slide Viewpoint • Exploring the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Cemetery •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Biker Etiquette: • Yield to pedestrians. • Be audible. • Pass on left when safe. • Maintain control. Wildlife Safety: • Be BearSmart. • Learn what to do in a wildlife encounter. • Make noise and alert wildlife of your presence to avoid surprising wildlife. • Carry bear spray and know how to use it. • Call Fish and Wildlife with bear and cougar sightings. Please: • Respect the private land and grazing leases the trail crosses through and stay on trail. • When travelling on the Road and Trail Shared Route, stay on the right-hand side and pay attention to traffic. • Pack all garbage out. The Crowsnest Community Trail is maintained by the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Trail use is at your own risk. If you have any questions regarding the trail, please call (403) 562-8833. This is a multi-use trail system. Please respect other trail users. Travel on the right-hand side. Thank-you to the many sponsors and supporters of the Crowsnest Community Trail. Your generous contribution has made this project possible. Bridge Builders: $10,000 + Alberta Conservation Association Government of Alberta Government of Canada Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta Devon Mountain Radio (in-kind) Spray Lake Sawmills Trout Unlimited Canada Trail Guides: $5,000+ Alberta BearSmart (in-kind) Stantec Consulting Turtle Mountain Pharmacy Trail Blazers: $2,500+ Full Moon Adventure Company The Green Mountain Company Katimavik (in-kind) Servus Credit Union Pathfinders: $1,000+ A&B Liquor Store Blairmore Lion’s Club Blairmore Sobeys Coleman Remedy’s Rx Crowsnest Pass Taoist Tai Chi Society Joe & Anne Dobek and Families Hillcrest Mines Community Society Knights of Columbus Koinberg Families Doug & Irene MacFarlane Pipestone Travel Valerie and Andrew Saje Elizabeth Sherrington Sherritt Coal Vastenhout Family Supporters: Under $1,000 Crowsnest Conservation Society Valerie & Bryce Nolan Fund at the Calgary Foundation Prima Technical Services Ltd. isaster