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Short path with great views of the Athabasca River and high peaks, leading to scenic Big Bend trail camp.


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0.4

Miles

0.6

KM

94%

Runnable

4,398' 1,341 m

High

4,331' 1,320 m

Low

10' 3 m

Up

77' 23 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Commonly Backpacked · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Description

The Big Bend Campground Path is found at the 3.8 mile mark along Chaba Trail. Follow the trail sign arrow to Big Bend Campground to get to scenic Big Bend trail camp.

The Big Bend Campground Path begins by circling around the edge of a quiet wet area to the left, then comes to braids of the Athabasca River, also to the left. Continuing on, the path reaches a point jutting out into the river, with an awesome view of the river and distant snowy mountains. Also here, is Big Bend trail camp - picnic tables, bear proof food storage lockers, and a map of the trail camp. Continuing on, the path bends right/north to run along the Athabasca River to the tent pads. Passing the tent pads, one can continue on exploring the area.

Flora & Fauna

Fir forest.

Contacts

Shared By:

Joan Pendleton

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The Chaba River (right far valley) empties into the Athabasca River (center far valley) in front of unnamed center peak with snow capped Mount Quincy behind it on right. Seen looking south/upstream on the banks of the Athabasca at Big Bend trail camp.
Sep 26, 2021 near Jasper…, AB
At Big Bend trail camp on the banks of the Athabasca River, looking downstream/north at the end of a September day.
Sep 26, 2021 near Jasper…, AB
Dragon Peak is across the Athabasca River to the southwest of Big Bend trail camp.
Sep 26, 2021 near Jasper…, AB

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