Forestry Trunk Road
Forestry Trunk Road
Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Forestry Trunk Road (Highway 940) in Alberta, parts of which are well surfaced, threads its way for some 1000 km (620 mi.) along the eastern slopes of the Rockies in Alberta. It was initially laid to make it easier to fight the forest fires which are a frequent feature of this region.
Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Forestry Trunk Road (Highway 940) in Alberta, parts of which are well surfaced, threads its way for some 1000 km (620 mi.) along the eastern slopes of the Rockies in Alberta. It was initially laid to make it easier to fight the forest fires which are a frequent feature of this region.
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This route, so far known to only few tourists, covers some scenically spectacular parts of the country. There are magnificent views to be had from Plateau Mountain, and many visitors are particularly impressed by the rushing waters of the Oldman River.
Kananaskis Provincial Park is also very beautiful.
Highway 940 starts in Hinton, 250 km (155 mi.) west of Edmonton. It can also be joined near Nordegg (Highway 11), Ghost Lake (TransCanada Highway 1a), Seebe Highway (the 541 from High River onwards) or Crowsnest Pass.
Kananaskis Provincial Park is also very beautiful.
Highway 940 starts in Hinton, 250 km (155 mi.) west of Edmonton. It can also be joined near Nordegg (Highway 11), Ghost Lake (TransCanada Highway 1a), Seebe Highway (the 541 from High River onwards) or Crowsnest Pass.
