A short 5 minute drive from Jasper finds you at the trailhead for the Nature Walk. The walk takes you in the vicinity of the Cottonwood Slough (pronounced "slew") meaning pond of water. The area has evolved from a creek many years ago, to one of the best bird watching and beaver habitats in the Park.
Highlights
- Guided nature walk through Cottonwood Slough, a quick drive from Jasper
- Local guide with outdoor experience and environmental knowledge
- Walk on an all-season trail through a forest of Douglas firs
- Look for birds, beavers, muskrat and moose in their natural habitat
- Pickup and drop-off available from Jasper hotels
The walk follows a designated "all season" trail that ascends through a popular forest to the Douglas Fir forest skirting the Cottonwood Slough. The ridge affords a great lookout over the slough area, home to a number of birds, beaver, muskrat and the occasional moose. The walk goes out and back on the same trail.
The guides are locals with outdoor experience, who's knowledge spans the geology, flora and fauna, human history, fire and ecology and a number of other related topics in the Park.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from April through to November.
Schedule Details
Birding and Beaver Nature Walk
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Hotel pick-up is available from Jasper hotels
Departure Time:6:30pm
Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 9:30pm
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Additional Information
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Walking sticks, binoculars and rainwear
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of tour date. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- The tour guide reserves the right to vary the itinerary due to trail conditions and/or capabilities of the group.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
FAQ
Q. Are we going to run into mosquitoes?
A. We have mosquitoes and or flying insects from about the last week of June to the end of July. The guides generally have mosquito spray which if applied to a hat or shirt sleeves and collars will send them on their way to the next nearest unprotected donor.
Q. What if it is raining?
A. Generally in the mountains, the weather changes frequently. Locals say wait for 5 minutes and the weather will change. If the weather is threatening, the guide will carry rain ponchos for the group.
Q. What animals are we going to see?
A. There are no guarantees, but the more you get out and about the greater your chances of seeing a variety of animals.
We recommend that people use the washroom facilities at the hotels before departing on any tour. However there is an outhouse in the Parking Lot if Nature Calls!
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