Highway Natural Area

Alberta Parks

Information & Facilities

Information: 780-960-8170

Location: 30 km northeast of MacKay


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Hunting in Highway Natural Area

More information: 780-960-8170 or 403-340-7691

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Park Management

Classification Natural Area
Legislation Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size 642.45 Acres / 260.00 Ha
Legal Boundary O.C. 951/75
Administration / Information 780-960-8170
Regional Office Central Regional Office
District Spruce Grove
Natural Region Boreal Forest - Central Mixedwood
Foothills - Lower Foothills
Natural Region Description

This site occurs on two northwest-southeast trending ridges dissected by creeks. There are several springs in the area. The natural area contains: mainly regenerating aspen (fire in 1956); some mature white spruce-aspen stands; sedge meadow in northwest quarter; some mature balsam poplar along creek; good wildlife habitat.

Land Use Framework Region Upper Athabasca
Updated: Jul 20, 2023