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Plan Around Sawback
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Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Sawback Details
Sawback was burned in 1993 to make way for more life. In 1993, a controlled burn in Sawback, known as the Flames of Life, was set to increase the growth of the aspen trees, therefore benefiting the park's browsings animals such as elk, which are in turn managed by the wolf population. Sawback is an example of park management at its best. You'll find picnic tables and information on the burn at the Sawback pullout.
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Nearby Parks Around Sawback
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sawback
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1.6 mi away
Redearth
Ride out on the Redearth trail to some scenic backcountry hiking near the Great Divide.'
2.2 mi away
Pilot Pond
Continuing along the Bow Valley Parkway, stop by Pilot Pond, isolated from any other bodies of water.
3.2 mi away
Mule Shoe Lake
The horse-shaped pond is popular with elk - and visitors
3.7 mi away
Bourgeau Lake/Harvey Pass
The closest subalpine lake to the Town of Banff is Bourgeon Lake, seen from this hike.
3.8 mi away
Johnston Canyon Campground
This camping site is 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) from downtown Banff, off of the Bow Valley Parkway.
