Kerbes (63.3 km)
This 160-acre site is located 14 km northwest of Big Valley, offering a mix of wetland, grassland, and bush habitats. Kerbes supports a variety of wildlife, including moose, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and waterfowl. Birdwatchers may spot species such as the Bohemian Waxwing, American Robin, American Goldfinch, Clay-Coloured Sparrow, and Gray Catbird. Plant species include trembling aspen, white spruce, willow, and buckbrush. Visitors will find a large beaver lodge in the roadside pond, though many of the site's ponds are dry, with the main pond holding only limited water. The site is accessible for foot traffic only, with no official signage, and is suitable for day-use hiking. Livestock may be present. For more details, contact 403-352-9395.
Access: From Erskine, head south on Highway 835, turn west onto Township Road 364, then north onto Range Road 212. The site will be on your left after 0.5 km.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-10
This 160-acre site is located 14 km northwest of Big Valley, offering a mix of wetland, grassland, and bush habitats. Kerbes supports a variety of wildlife, including moose, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and waterfowl. Birdwatchers may spot species such as the Bohemian Waxwing, American Robin, American Goldfinch, Clay-Coloured Sparrow, and Gray Catbird. Plant species include trembling aspen, white spruce, willow, and buckbrush. Visitors will find a large beaver lodge in the roadside pond, though many of the site's ponds are dry, with the main pond holding only limited water. The site is accessible for foot traffic only, with no official signage, and is suitable for day-use hiking. Livestock may be present. For more details, contact 403-352-9395.
Access: From Erskine, head south on Highway 835, turn west onto Township Road 364, then north onto Range Road 212. The site will be on your left after 0.5 km.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-10
