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This WA was established in 1961, protecting 1,266.11 km². In 1973, under the Wilderness Areas Amendment Act the park was reduced in size by 65 percent to 445 km² [1].

[FP, SURPRISINGLY LITTLE ON THIS WA]

• Map of the Area
• Other Information
• Site Statistics
• References and Further Reading

Map of the Area

Any maps and map views are for general information only. Do not rely on them for navigation or to determine legal boundaries.

Other Information

This WA contains spectacular peaks over 3300 metres in elevation (to 3312 m) with permanent snowfields and small glaciers. Above 2100 metres, vegetation consists of grasses, sedges and wildflowers. Below 2100 metres are forests of Engelmann and white spruce, fir and lodgepole pine. Flowering season begins at lower elevations in June and finishes in the high alpine meadows in mid-July. Wildlife includes bighorn sheep, mountain goats, woodland caribou, elk, mountain lions, wolves and grizzly and black bear.

Travel in White Goat Wilderness Area is by foot only. Horses and mountain bikes are not permitted. Hunting and fishing are prohibited. Before visiting, inform family or friends of your intended route, camping stops and expected return time. There are no developed facilities in White Goat Wilderness Area. All litter & refuse must be packed out; human waste should be buried at least 60 metres away from any water source.

Site Statistics

Site Name	White Goat
Site Type	WA
Subtype	Order-in-council (OC)
Natural Region(s)	Alpine; Subalpine; Montane
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)	NA
PASite ID (Map Ref #)	1103
Site # (Parks Website)	397
Total Area	44457.14 ha. (109856.00 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activities	Camping – backcountry, Hiking – backcountry
IUCN	IB
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 – White Goat Wilderness Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2023-01-17).

1. White Goat Wilderness – Alberta Wilderness Association.

Further Reading

• Discover the GDT – The Great Divide Trail Association

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