Much of this area's land base is under grazing lease - hunting and access restrictions; for more information visit the Alberta Sustainable Resource Development website. OHV use is permitted on designated trails only - off-trail use prohibited.
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Classification | Heritage Rangeland |
Legislation | Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act |
Park Size | 19,108.23 Acres / 7,733.1 Ha |
Legal Boundary | Black Creek HR |
Administration / Information | 403-627-1165 |
Regional Office | South Regional Office |
District Office | Pincher Creek |
Management Plans | Bob Creek WPP & Black Creek HR - Management Plan (2011) |
Natural Region | Rocky Mountain - Montane Grassland - Foothills Fescue |
Natural Region Description | This site contains the valley and ridges of the Whaleback area, relatively undisturbed montane and sub-alpine habitat. The Whaleback is considered the last remaining area of wilderness montane in Alberta. |
Land Use Framework Region | South Saskatchewan |