info on the Big Horn Dam area

[storm1972]

Looking for some info on the riding around the bighorn dam , and abraham lake area, never been around that area and was wondering how the trails are up that way, and If they are all open at the end of june/july long weekend.
Also looking for any tips on getting there, im hauling a 40 foot toyhauler so was wondering about the roads getting into the place , if they are manageable with a unit that big. thanks for any replies fellas

 

[FyreRyder]

The roads into Big Horn are really good. No worries about your trailer. Stop at the Hotel in Nordegg and pick up a free Bighorn backcountry 2011 map. Or download off the SRD site (srd.alberta.ca)

The trails are tightly patrolled and regulated. Joyce creek and the North Ram trails open July 1st. Make sure you have insurance, & registration as you will get checked out there.

The sights are worth the trip but be prepared to deal with crazy dust when it's dry.

 

[scorpio]

Are the trails across the dam open yet? Planning on going for a day trip this Saturday and wanted to do the loop that leads up to the top of the mountain where Joyce trail starts.

Thanks

 

[goodngrubby]

We were there this weekend...the place was really quite...kinda weird, but nice. The trails are awesome for a dirt bike or sport quad, not so much fun for an XMR, cause there's no mud anywhere. It's really dry and dusty, but the scenery is amazing. I rode my WR450 all weekend and had a gas. We camp down on the river, which is around 6km off the highway. I pull a 40' toyhauler with a Freightliner, over 34000lbs loaded, and have zero issues getting in and out. It's a nice family ride, well worth the trip...my 8 year old daughter rode her DS90 all day.

 

[tex78]

good shots of the area..... but don't let everyone know or it will be full and not quiet .....

 

[Bullseye]

good shots of the area..... but don't let everyone know or it will be full and not quiet .....

Yeah nice pics.................. BUT it sure looks like no fun !!!!! I don't think ANYONE should go out here !!!
Didn't you hear the man (goodngrubby) NO MUD !!!! How much fun can it be !!!!
Sure nice sights but thats it !!!!
EVERYONE STAY AWAY !!!!!!



LOL LOL

 

[storm1972]

Thanks guys, mud isnt a big issue really i manage to find enough of it to keep me happy, just wanting to try some place new as ive quaded the hell out of falls creek area, chambers creek, and medicine lake......time for some new scenery.

 

[gforce]

yep stay away..yer beer somehow disappears and yer weekend goes by really fast...and the blue water is so ugly you wont be able to stand it...and the wild life..those bloddy bald eagles are so scary sttting in the trees eating fish,,ya never know what ther are gonna eat next.!!!and the quite..it too quiet..kinda erie i say,,kinda erie!..and the kids playing in the river..i dunno that water looks cold!!!so stay home and be safe..i will go there to make sure things are safe..
oh the compromises i make for my fellow snow and mudders..:d

 

[goodngrubby]

yep stay away..yer beer somehow disappears and yer weekend goes by really fast...and the blue water is so ugly you wont be able to stand it...and the wild life..those bloddy bald eagles are so scary sttting in the trees eating fish,,ya never know what ther are gonna eat next.!!!and the quite..it too quiet..kinda erie i say,,kinda erie!..and the kids playing in the river..i dunno that water looks cold!!!so stay home and be safe..i will go there to make sure things are safe..
oh the compromises i make for my fellow snow and mudders..:d

It's all good...everything's safe, so there's no need to panic. No need for anybody to drive all that way, I've already done it for all of us. I will continue to take one for the team every second weekend until freeze-up, just the kind of guy I am. The water turned from a brilliant blue last fall, to an emerald green this spring. I'll do up a report and post it for all to see.

1st pic is last fall, 2nd is last weekend.

 

[Kelzon]

The Lady and myself are going up to the Big Horn tomorrow ( 9 th. of June ) and will be there till the 18 th. of June so, We will take the watch of the area for that time.......so every one can feel safe, it is fine ! No need to come up..........lol.

 

[Kelzon]

Todd..... I will check into the changing color of the Lake by riding several KMS around the Lake........will report on return.......lol.

 

[jncmcat]

yep stay away..yer beer somehow disappears and yer weekend goes by really fast...and the blue water is so ugly you wont be able to stand it...and the wild life..those bloddy bald eagles are so scary sttting in the trees eating fish,,ya never know what ther are gonna eat next.!!!and the quite..it too quiet..kinda erie i say,,kinda erie!..and the kids playing in the river..i dunno that water looks cold!!!so stay home and be safe..i will go there to make sure things are safe..
oh the compromises i make for my fellow snow and mudders..:d

It's all good...everything's safe, so there's no need to panic. No need for anybody to drive all that way, I've already done it for all of us. I will continue to take one for the team every second weekend until freeze-up, just the kind of guy I am. The water turned from a brilliant blue last fall, to an emerald green this spring. I'll do up a report and post it for all to see.

1st pic is last fall, 2nd is last weekend.

The Lady and myself are going up to the Big Horn tomorrow ( 9 th. of June ) and will be there till the 18 th. of June so, We will take the watch of the area for that time.......so every one can feel safe, it is fine ! No need to come up..........lol.

You guys are good people for doing all that dirty work for everyone else. Keep it up.

 

[storm1972]

lol good job fellas, keep up the good work.

 

[goodngrubby]

Todd..... I will check into the changing color of the Lake by riding several KMS around the Lake........will report on return.......lol.

Good on ya Gary, but it's hard for me to take anybody's word anymore...I think I'll risk it and come look for myself.

 

[jncmcat]

I'll give you guys a call when I head that way to make sure everything is aok, you guys will probably want to collect some kind of fee for this work I assume, lol

 

[Kelzon]

I'll give you guys a call when I head that way to make sure everything is aok, you guys will probably want to collect some kind of fee for this work I assume, lol

I personally will do it for the "Team" But if you must a 24 of Kokanee ( bottles ) would be nice of You ! I am up at 4 am. getting things ready for the Lake investigation......lol. The things i will do to Save every one the trip up !

 

[hecks]

A view from above

 

[tex78]

A view from above
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well no more pics from up there..... cause there is signs and chit everywhere now.....

hopin peeps listen and don't get the are shut down

 

[jncmcat]

I personally will do it for the "Team" But if you must a 24 of Kokanee ( bottles ) would be nice of You ! I am up at 4 am. getting things ready for the Lake investigation......lol. The things i will do to Save every one the trip up !

Nicely played sir.

 

[arff]

We will check on the place the last week of June first part of July....