Medicine Lodge Hills Natural Area (56.7 km)
This 160-acre site, located west of Bentley on Highway 12, features a mix of steep and gentle slopes, with forested areas containing aspen, paper birch, and young spruce trees. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including ungulates such as elk, moose, and white-tailed deer, as well as birds like the ovenbird, clay-colored sparrow, rose-breasted grosbeak, and tree swallow. Visitors can explore the old team-and-wagon trail or take the cutline on the west side for easier access. The slightly overgrown pipeline trail leads uphill to a path along the south fence line. The understory includes plants like beaked hazelnut, wild rose, and buffalo berry. Access is via Range Road 31, with parking for 1-3 cars near the southwest corner. Driving is not recommended in wet conditions due to the lack of gravel beyond this point.
Access: To reach the property, travel 16 km west on Highway 12 from the Bentley intersection, then turn north onto Range Road 31 and continue 1.6 km to the southwest corner.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
This 160-acre site, located west of Bentley on Highway 12, features a mix of steep and gentle slopes, with forested areas containing aspen, paper birch, and young spruce trees. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including ungulates such as elk, moose, and white-tailed deer, as well as birds like the ovenbird, clay-colored sparrow, rose-breasted grosbeak, and tree swallow. Visitors can explore the old team-and-wagon trail or take the cutline on the west side for easier access. The slightly overgrown pipeline trail leads uphill to a path along the south fence line. The understory includes plants like beaked hazelnut, wild rose, and buffalo berry. Access is via Range Road 31, with parking for 1-3 cars near the southwest corner. Driving is not recommended in wet conditions due to the lack of gravel beyond this point.
Access: To reach the property, travel 16 km west on Highway 12 from the Bentley intersection, then turn north onto Range Road 31 and continue 1.6 km to the southwest corner.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
