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Hidden Conglomerate Cliffs via High Vista Trail (TCT) — Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park (West Block)

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Hidden Conglomerate Cliffs via High Vista Trail (TCT) — Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park (West Block)

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Hidden Conglomerate Cliffs via High Vista Trail (TCT) — Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park (West Block)

03:21

11.0km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 12, 2025

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259 m

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park (West Block)

Highlight • Forest

The west block of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is an expansive, forested highland plateau that spans southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta. This region is known for its beautiful mix of pine and aspen trees, rolling hills, and deep valleys. Unlike the surrounding prairie, the higher elevation contributes to a cooler and more diverse climate, supporting a rich variety of wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and a wide range of bird species. There are breathtaking ridge-top views, peaceful woodland trails, beautiful lakes, and fantastic geological features, including cliffs and valleys shaped by centuries of erosion.

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2.87 km

Hidden Conglomerate Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hidden Conglomerate Cliffs in the West Block of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park rise from the plateau at roughly 1,361 metres, and offer fantastic expansive views over the surrounding forest and the Battle Creek Valley. Their steep, cemented layers of pebble- and cobble-rich conglomerate create impressive, concrete-like walls that reveal the park’s unique geological history. Tucked behind forested slopes and not visible from below, the cliffs are only accessible by hiking the Trans Canada Trail segment that winds across the highlands.

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5.49 km

View of the Symons–Noble Cabin

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated right along Battle Creek, Symons-Noble Cabin is a historic log building originally constructed in 1939 by Robert Symons, a rancher, painter, and game warden who was stationed in the area at the time. After three years, Symons sold the cabin to Albert and Sylvia Noble, who expanded it and lived there for about a decade, contributing to its significance in local pioneer history. Today, the cabin stands as a scenic historic landmark, often visited by hikers and travellers exploring the backcountry routes near the Trans Canada Trail.

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Parking

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11.0 km

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11.0 km

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Monday 1 June

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