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Short run to awesome views of the cliffs and rivers as the clear Sulphur River flows into the aquamarine Smoky River.


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Miles

0.3

KM

92%

Runnable

3,366' 1,026 m

High

3,315' 1,010 m

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Up

51' 16 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Geological Significance · River/Creek · Views

Description

This short trail to view Sulphur Gates starts at the southeast corner of parking area at the end of the road. Look for signs for Sulphur Gates.

Initially in the forest briefly, the trail comes out of the forest, high above the Smoky River with views of the river and mountains. Almost immediately the first of several viewing platforms is reached. These well built platforms are built out over the cliffs to provide awesome views of the two rivers - Smoky and Sulphur Rivers, and the cliffs that tower over them as the Sulphur River empties into the Smoky River.

After checking out the first viewing platform, the path continues on to several other close by viewing platforms, all very worthwhile to visit.

Flora & Fauna

Although conifer forest surrounds this walk, the walk itself is on an open, wide trail and rocks.

Contacts

Shared By:

Joan Pendleton

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in Grande Cache

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in Grande Cache

#34

in Alberta

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The broad, powerful, silty Smoky River (foreground, right to center) flows to meet the smaller, clearer Sulphur River (darker river just left of center) at the Sulphur Gates - the cliffs the Smoky River is flowing through here.
Aug 19, 2022 near Grande…, AB
The silty Smoky River flowing right to left, entering the Sulphur Gates cliffs on the left to meet the Sulphur River (not seen) out of view to the left.
Aug 19, 2022 near Grande…, AB
The Sulphur River flowing (upper center to lower center) through the Sulphur Gates (cliffs) to empty into the Smoky River approaching from the far right.
Aug 19, 2022 near Grande…, AB
Looking back at the Smoky River as it flows from the distance towards the Sulphur Gates where it meets the Sulphur River.
Aug 19, 2022 near Grande…, AB
Detailed description of the rivers and geology of Sulphur Gates, a Gem
Sep 18, 2022 near Grande…, AB
The Smoky River flowing towards the Sulphur Gates cliffs, left-center.
Aug 19, 2022 near Grande…, AB

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