Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 3383 ft. |
Junction Route 40 |
Southern end of Highway 40 East to community of Hinton, AB, 3 km, Edmonton, AB. West to Jasper National Park, Alberta. |
| 2.9 4.7 3219 ft. |
Athabasca River, Alberta |
Bridge over the Athabasca River. Originating from the Columbia Glacier of the Columbia Icefields in Jasper National Park in Alberta. The river travels 1,231 km before emptying into Lake Athabasca. |
| 3.4 5.5 3330 ft. |
Old Entrance Bed 'n Breakfast Cabins, AB |
Turn off west to the Old Entrance Bed'n Breakfast Cabins. |
| 3.6 5.8 3399 ft. |
Black Cat Guest Ranch & Bed and Breakfast, AB |
Alberta's oldest, established in 1935, family owned and run guest ranch. smoke-free lodge features 16 cozy rooms all facing a fabulous view of the first range of the Rocky Mountains. |
| 3.6 5.8 3399 ft. |
Hinton, AB Entrance Airstrip |
Home of the Hinton Flying Club and their annual Fly In. |
| 4.7 7.5 3514 ft. |
Entrance Ranch |
Accommodation
Cabins, Rooms in Main Lodge, Tee Pees, Tent Camping.
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| 8.5 13.6 4390 ft. |
Athabaska Look-out Nordic Centre, AB |
Cross country skiing trails. Facilities: a rustic lodge, water and washroom facilities, and a gravel parking for camping area. 33 km of trails. |
| 8.8 14.1 4341 ft. |
William A. Switzer Alberta Provincial Park |
Camp near scenic lakes; enjoy the evening interpretive programs at the amphitheater; explore the park's five interconnected lakes by canoe. The park contains: 5 campgrounds (Jarvis Lake, Cache, Graveyard/Halfway and Gregg Lake), 2 group campgrounds and 3 day use areas. Gregg Lake campground facilities: 124 basic sites, 40 sites with electricity, showers, fire pits, boat launch, telephone, playground area, RV sewer dump station, fishing. - Cache campgrounds facilities: 14 rustic camping sites, water, fire pits, play area. - Halfway Campground facilities: 10 rustic random camping sites, fire pits, horseshoe pitch, fishing. - Graveyard Campground Facilities: 8 rustic random camping sites, fire pits, horseshoe pitch, fishing. Jarvis Lake Campground Facilities: 24 sites on Jarvis Lake, fire pits, water, telephone, beach, horseshoe pitch, playground, fishing, boat dock. Group Use Campgrounds - Pine Bay campground facilities: 10 tent pads and 10 unit R.V. parking area, fire pits, camp shelter, water. - Beaver Ranch campground facilities: a small open area accommodating up to 10 units, water, fire pits.
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| 13.1 21.1 3852 ft. |
Blue Lake Adventure Lodge, AB |
This is a full service facility with wheel chair accessibility. |
| 16.3 26.3 3881 ft. |
Gregg Lake Campground, AB |
Full service campground |
| 22.4 36.0 4032 ft. |
Point of information |
Crossing the Wild Hay River, AB. |
| 25.0 40.2 4393 ft. |
Rock Creek Campground, AB |
This facility is 32km's west off highway |
| 46.9 75.5 4557 ft. |
Highway 40 Wild Life Sanctuary |
You are entering the sanctuary. Abundant wildlife; moose, deer, bear. |
| 62.6 100.8 4190 ft. |
Pierre Lakes Campground, AB |
Camp Hide-a-way. This is a group facility and is 3.2km west off highway |
| 64.9 104.5 4035 ft. |
Hamlet of Muskeg, AB |
No services ,except telephone (Telus booth)
Roadside turnout at north end of hamlet with point of interest. |
| 72.1 116.1 3734 ft. |
Point of Information |
Crossing the Muskeg River, Alberta. Muskeg River is a tributary to the Alberta, Athabasca River. |
| 73.0 117.5 3737 ft. |
Mason Creek, AB Recreation Area |
Day use only. |
| 73.6 118.5 3855 ft. |
Grande Cache, AB Airport |
Charter Flights only. |
| 78.7 126.6 3648 ft. |
Hamlet of Susa Creek, AB |
No services. |
| 82.0 132.0 3760 ft. |
U-Bar Trail Rides, AB |
Horse back riding. |
| 82.3 132.4 3737 ft. |
Grande Cache Lake Recreation Area, AB |
Day use only. |
| 85.8 138.0 4160 ft. |
Town of Grande Cache, AB |
All services, Tourist Information, Access to Grande Cache Tourism and Interpretive Centre with history of the area through exhibits and displays. Picnic area outside of the Interpretive Centre.
NOTE: No fuel services for 184km. |
| 86.5 139.2 3960 ft. |
Exit Town of Grande Cache, AB |
Northern limits. |
| 88.9 143.1 3166 ft. |
Smoky River South Campground, AB |
Tents, trailers, no hookups. Campground Facilities: 22 sites, RV access, water,Hand Pump, vault toilet wildlife & bird viewing. Day use sites. Hiking, Biking, Trail Rides, playground, horseshoe pit, boat launch canoe, kayak access, white water rafting, fishing. |
| 90.7 145.9 3202 ft. |
Wilmore Wilderness Park and Sulphur Gates Park, Alberta |
This road is not maintained for winter travel. There are no developed facilities in Wilmore Wilderness Park. Visitors to Wilmore Wilderness Park must be fully prepared for wilderness travel. |
| 91.2 146.8 3182 ft. |
Beaver Dam Road |
This is the entrance to several trails which welcome anglers,hikers,horse enthusiasts and motorized sports |
| 94.6 152.3 3120 ft. |
Mount Hamel and Twin Falls Trails, AB |
Hiking, trail riding and motorized sports. |
| 98.7 158.8 |
H.R.Milner Generating Station |
This is a large electricity generating plant powered by coal which is mined from the surrounding area |
| 106.9 172.1 |
Wanyandie Road turnoff |
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| 108.9 175.3 |
Provincial Campground |
No hookups |
| 112.7 181.3 |
Road side turnout |
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| 122.4 197.0 |
Forestry Campground |
No hookups |
| 137.1 220.6 |
Road side turnout |
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| 143.4 230.8 |
Forestry Campground |
No hookups |
| 155.8 250.7 |
Musreau Lake Campground |
6km's east off highway(gravel road), boat launch, camping sites canoe and boat rentals day use area plus nature trails. Campground Facilities: 69 camp sites, fire pits, water, boat launch, vault toilets. Group Use Sites; Musreau Group A 15 sites. Facilities; water, fire pits, vault toilets,wood. - Musreau Group B Facilities; water, fire pits, vault toilets,wood.
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| 159.8 257.2 |
Road side highway pullout |
Brake check area. |
| 161.3 259.5 |
Point of Information - Roadside highway turnout |
Crossing Alberta Cutbank River. The Cutbank River is a major tributary of the Smoky River. Fishing for northern pike, walleye and bull trout. |
| 183.1 294.6 |
Provincial Forestry Campground |
no services |
| 189.1 304.3 |
Ainsworth OSB Plant |
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| 194.1 312.4 |
Junction of highway 40 and secondary 666 |
To Grovedale, Two Lakes, and O'Brien Provincial Park (day use) and Night Hawk Ski Hill. O'Brien Provincial Park Facilities: Vault toilets, fire pit, access trail to the river. |
| 194.2 312.5 |
Point of Information |
Crossing The Wapiti River, Alberta. The Wapiti River is a major tributary of the Smoky River. Fishing for arctic grayling, bull trout, burbot, mountain whitefish, northern pike, walleye. |
| 197.0 317.1 |
Entrance to Wapiti Nordic Centre |
35+ kilometers of groomed Cross country ski trails. |
| 197.2 317.4 |
Entrance to Camp Tamarac |
Full service campground with full hookups, store |
| 200.2 322.1 |
Grande Prairie Alberta - Junction of Highway #43 |
Southern city limits of Grande Prairie, Alberta.Attractions in Grande Prairie Alberta: The Grande Prairie Museum and Heritage Village located in Muskoseepi Park - Forbes Homestead Provincial Historic Site. West access to Saskatoon Island Alberta Provincial Park Campground. Campground Facilities: 103 camp sites, 55 electrical sites, washrooms, showers, water, fire pits, wood available, playground, boat launch, RV sewer dump, beach area. Access to British Columbia Highway #97 via Alberta Highway #43. NOTE For highway travel via BC Highway #97 - See Road Map RV Highway Travel Guide 'The Alaska Highway' - Dawson Creek, BC to Fort Nelson, BC for driving directions |
| 200.2 322.1 |
Grande Prairie Alberta - Junction of Highway #43 |
Start/Finish of Highway Travel Guide -e |