Alberta Parks will close the trail on May 21
Natalie Valleau · CBC News · Posted: Apr 18, 2021 10:50 AM MT | Last Updated: April 18
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Popular Alberta hiking spot Mount Yamnuska is closing for the season as trail crews do some much-needed improvements and restoration.
The site, located near the M.D. of Bighorn in southern Alberta, will be closed from May 21 to November this year, according to a notice on the Alberta Parks website.
During that time, there will be on-site upgrades to existing trails, construction for new sections and the decommissioning of non-sanctioned routes.
The mountain currently has a variety of trails that are hard to follow — some of which can lead to hikers getting lost and needing to be rescued by first responders.
Last summer, RCMP had to close the trail for a day after one fatality and several injuries occurred on a scree slope of the hike.
