Icefields Parkway Map Gem Trek Maps

ISBN: 1990161189

Author: Gem Trek Maps

Condition: New

Waterproof and tear-resistant hiking and recreation map for the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper National ParksWhether you have a day or a week to spend exploring the sights along the spectacular Icefields Parkway highway, this combination map and guide will help you make the most of your time. Like our much-loved hiking maps, the 1:400,000 Icefields Parkway Map features detailed cartography and is printed on waterproof and tear-resistant paper. The Icefields Parkway Map shows all viewpoints, day use areas, trailheads, campgrounds, hostels, lodges and other services along the Icefields Parkway, while the descriptions in the guide point you to the best of these the best viewpoints of mountains and lakes, the most interesting points of interest and exhibits, and the best bets for spotting wildlife such as moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Also included are short descriptions of the ten best walks and day hikes along the Icefields Parkway from the short stroll to Peyto Lake Viewpoint to the rewarding hike through alpine meadows to Helen Lake.To make it easier to plan your day, weve also provided information about campgrounds, lodges, visitor centres and other key services along the Icefields Parkway. A mileage chart, area map and elevation profile complete the map.Map specsEdition: 5thScale: 1:400,000Folded size: 4.5 x 9.5 inchesFlat size: 18 x 24 inchesPaper: Waterproof and tear-resistantMap coverageThe Icefields Parkway Map covers the entire length of the Icefields Parkway, a 232-kilometre (144-mile) route between the community of Lake Louise and the town of Jasper. The route traverses some of the worlds most spectacular mountain scenery and is a highlight of any trip to the Canadian Rockies. For ease of use, we have divided the Icefields Parkway into two sections: on one side of the map is the southern section between Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefield, while the reverse side highlights the section between the Columbia Icefield and the town of Jasper.Map featuresThe Icefields Parkway Map features:- waterproof and tear-resistant paper- contour lines at 25-metre (80-foot) intervals- relief shading to better show the topography- full colour on both sides- hiking trails with trail names and trail distances marked- mountain biking trails with trail names and distances marked- hydrology rivers, rapids and waterfalls- mountain names and all available mountain elevations- all campgrounds with a handy chart showing campground details- points of interest and attractions as well as day use areas and highway viewpointsAbout Gem Trek Maps: Gem Trek was founded in the early 1990s with the publication of maps to the Kananaskis Country region of the Canadian Rockies. Today, with over 1,000,000 maps sold, we remain a vibrant, proudly independent map publisher specializing in producing Canadian Rockies maps. Our cartographers, writers, and photographers are all locals, who love the outdoors and enjoy the challenge of producing the very best maps possible.