Pringle Mountain (PNT) Natural Area

This PNT is located about 25 km northwest of Cochrane, on the north slope of Pringle Mountain.

Pringle Mountain (red square). Image courtesy of Red Deer County, Land Ownership Map.
Pringle Mountain PNT (red square). Image courtesy of Municipal District of Bighorn, Land Ownership Map.
  1. Map of the Area
  2. Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
    1. Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
  3. Other Information
  4. Site Statistics
  5. References

Map of the Area

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Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)

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Biophysical Information supplied by iNaturalist.ca.

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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area

Other Information

This PNT is identified as Crown Reserve on the Municipal District of Bighorn Land Ownership Map and is surrounded by private land [1]. The summit of Pringle Mountain is about 4 km to the south of the site. One hiking online site suggests that the mountain can be accessed via a grazing lease with permission from the lessee [2].

Site Statistics

Site NamePringle Mountain (PNT)
Site TypeNatural Area
SubtypeProtective Notation (PNT)
Natural Region(s)Montane
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)N/A
PASite ID (Map Ref #)566
Site # (Parks Website)N/A
Total Area64.65 ha. (159.75 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activities
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Notes and Comments
Statistics and Details for Pringle Mountain (PNT) Natural Area

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 the Government of Alberta. (All links accessed on 2026-01-03).

  1. Municipal District of Bighorn, Land Ownership Map.
  2. All Trails website, Mount Pringle.

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