Just west of Highway 22 and 60 km southwest of Pigeon Lake, this Natural Area protects a portion of Horseshoe Creek. It is located about 5 km from the confluence with Wolf Creek in Central Alberta. Wolf Creek flows into the North Saskatchewan River near Drayton Valley.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
Horseshoe Creek Natural Area is a gently rolling upland with diverse wetlands, including numerous beaver ponds, jack pine-white spruce stands, aspen-jack pine mixedwoods, large mature aspen and mature white spruce. Along Horseshoe Creek are sedge meadows, willow shrublands, tamarack-black spruce/dwarf birch wetlands and beaver ponds (Alberta Parks website, 2012).
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
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Site Statistics
| Site Name | Horseshoe Creek |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Lower Foothills |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 454/71 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 300 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 446 |
| Total Area | 326.22 ha. (806.10 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is Information & Facilities – Horseshoe Creek Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2023-01-08).
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