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'Rocky
Mountain Escape'
Rock Lake / Solomon Creek Wildlands Park
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Description
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Rocky
Mountain
Escape offers secluded, private log cabin accommodation and a wide
variety of year-round, nature-oriented activities (hiking, horseback
riding, canoeing, fishing, whitewater rafting, cross-country skiing
and snowshoeing). We currently have three guest cabins at the Escape,
each hand-crafted log, 480 sq ft with an open design (only the
bathroom is enclosed), and visually isolated in order to enhance guest
privacy. Each cabin is equipped with a queen-sized bed, sofa (1 cabin)
or double fold-down futon (2 cabins), a full bath (tub/shower unit
with hot and cold running water and indoor plumbing!), a wood burning
stove and double propane burner for complimentary coffee/tea/hot
chocolate. We provide all bedding and linen, and kindling and firewood
is stacked on the deck for use in the stove. As we are in a relatively
remote location, there is no cooking allowed in our cabins. Instead,
guests enjoy hearty, wholesome meals served family-style in our
central cook house ($35/adult/day).
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General:
Location: 70
KM NW of Hinton AB, adjacent to Jasper National Park, in the Rock Lake,
Solomon Creek Wildlands park.
Size (each):480 sq. feet
Each cabin sleeps: 4
Parking: numerous vehicles
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Near
Lakefront or Riverfront Property:
- Fishing - Yes,
in nearby (7 km)
Rock
Lake
and the Wild Hay River. Species include trout and whitefish.
- Nearest Town: Hinton AB
- Nearest Hospital: Hinton AB -
approx 1 hr. drive
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Amenities
and Facilities:
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1 bedroom with queen size bed, and
double futon in living room
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Linens supplied
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Kitchen area: Coffee/tea pots,
drinking glasses, coffee cups, utensils (meals are to be purchased
at central cook house)
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Meal
rates are $35/adult/day and include a hot breakfast, boxed lunch for
the trail and full dinner with complimentary wine. Meals for
children 6 to 16 years of age are half-priced.
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Double propane burner for
complimentary coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Wood burning stove (for
heating cabin). Solar powered lighting.
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Rates
Persons
must be 25 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or
guardian
Check-in
between 2 and 4 p.m.; check-out between 10 a.m. and noon.
Special arrangements can be made; please inquire.
TAXES
NOT INCLUDED
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Peak Season
(June 1 – October 1): |
Off Peak
Season (October 1 to June 1): |
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$1000.00/week
$125 per adult per
night. Children 6 – 16 are half price; children 5 and under
are no charge. Guests are not charged for overnight rate when
out on an overnight excursion. Price includes private cabin
accommodation, double occupancy, guided day hikes,
transportation to and from trailheads and all meals.
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$750.00/week
$125 per
cabin per night
Meals: $35 per adult per day
$17.50 per child (6 – 16 years of age) per day
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Click below for 'Availability
Calendars'
Special
Conditions:
- No Pets allowed
- Accommodations for horses
available
- No smoking
- Security Deposit: $500
- Children should be supervised
at all times.
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Skiing:
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Cross-country Skiing: Abundant trails and the pristine solitude of winter await the novice and avid cross-country skier.
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Snow Shoeing: Discover why this ancient means of transportation has sports enthusiasts raving.
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Tracking: Either on skis
or snowshoes, track the prints left by an active timber wolf, cougar, marten, wolverine, elk, deer, or moose with your guide.
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Things
to do/see:
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Canoe the peaceful
waters of one or a chain of lakes in the area, such as Jarvis, Blue,
Graveyard, Cache, and Gregg lakes.
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Rock Lake Fishing:
Try catch-and-release fishing for some of the largest lake trout in
the province.
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Rock Face Hike:
Search for ancient seabed fossils against the backdrop of a
magnificent rock face with a panoramic view of the Jasper Park
Rockies.
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Step outside your
private log cabin to choose among several wilderness trails. Stroll
through pristine woods in a protected valley on a carpet of moss.
Rock hounders, try panning for gold on Munn Creek, which alternates
between rushing waters and dry creek bed. A hearty, take-along boxed
lunch, detailed maps, and a booklet of wildlife and plants are
provided.
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Enjoy the spectacular
scenery of Rock Lake and Willmore Wilderness astride a sure-footed,
gentle saddle horse. Day rides are available for 1 to 8 hours.
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Jasper National
Park: A side trip to one of the most beautiful parks in Canada is
just an hour away. Visit historic Jasper town site, Maligne Lake,
Mount Edith Cavell, and many more.
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Cadomin Caves:
Explore the mystery of ancient caves just 1-1/2 hour away from your
cabin. Visit old mining settlements along the historic Coal Branch
region. Spelunkers will want to bring their own gear.
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Photo opportunities
abound as fall transitions into winter. Capture frost glistening on
poplars as they shed their golden leaves. Or catch a glimpse of
patchwork ice as it forms along a creek bank. See supple young
branches of willows and poplar bending to the ground under their
heavy burden of snow. Watch the southern sky catch fire as the
winter sun turns the horizon brilliant orange.
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The
Mountain Shadow Trail offers travelers a unique opportunity to enjoy
sub alpine wilderness along the front ranges of the great Canadian
Rockies. With comfortable lodge or cabin accommodations
conveniently situated along the Mountain Shadow Trail, novice
backcountry enthusiasts can participate in a wide variety of
year-round activities. The activities offered by commercial
operators on the Mountain Shadow Trail include mountain biking,
hiking, horseback riding, dog sledding and cross-country skiing.
Leisure
Activity Rates
| Multi-Day Horseback
Pack Trips: |
Starting at $185 per
person per day. Fully guided, outfitted and catered. |
| Multi-Day Wilderness
Hiking Trips: |
Starting at $140 per
person per day. Fully guided, outfitted and catered |
| Hourly Horseback
Riding: |
$20 per person per
hour
$50 per person per half day
$85 per person per full day |
| Whitewater Rafting: |
$50 to $200 per
person depending on length of tri Please inquire. |
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Canoeing: |
$25 per day per
canoe. Transportation included. |
| Cross-Country Skis
and Snowshoes: |
Available to guests
at no charge |
| Fishing: |
Fishing rods and
tackle available to guests at no charge. A fishing license is
required and may be purchased in Hinton before arrival at the
‘Escape. . |
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To
reserve this Cabin email us at
reservations@greatwestcabins.com
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