A full-colour guide to one of Alberta’s most spectacular wilderness areas. The David Thompson Highway Hiking Guide offers hiking opportunities in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. All of the hikes start right from the highway, everything from leisurely 2-hour walks to 3-day backpacking trips. Areas include the old coal-mining town of Nordegg, the Bighorn Range, the Cline River area, the Kootenay Plains and the Upper North Saskatchewan Valley. Hikers of all abilities will experience some of the most inspiring scenery, glorious flora and fascinating history that Western Canada has to offer.