Closest Area to NW Calgary

[sledhead5000]

Bought my first quad (it's an old clunker but runs) and I want to give it a test run somewhere close to Calgary this Sunday.

I'm in the NW of Calgary and have heard of a place called Wapasu and I am wondering if it's the closest place. Can someone provide directions if it is? (North off of highway 40 towards Waiparous?? How far?)

 

[maierch]

Bought my first quad (it's an old clunker but runs) and I want to give it a test run somewhere close to Calgary this Sunday.

I'm in the NW of Calgary and have heard of a place called Wapasu and I am wondering if it's the closest place. Can someone provide directions if it is? (North off of highway 40 towards Waiparous?? How far?)

Pretty much after you go through the town of Waiparous and Highway 40 turns north (and to Gravel). You're good. Make sure your registered and insured and stay on the marked trails. Here's a Map.

 

[maierch]

The map isn't as clear as I'd hoped. You may have to download it and zoom in.

 

[sledhead5000]

Thanks!
(link to download a larger version?)

 

[maierch]

Thanks!
(link to download a larger version?)

That's just a screenshot from my mapsource program. The full map can be downloaded here:

 

[TaTToo]

MacLean Creek is much closer...... I live on the west side of the city and I am 45 mins from my driveway to unloading.

 

[sledhead5000]

MacLean Creek is much closer...... I live on the west side of the city and I am 45 mins from my driveway to unloading.

I live in the NW though, right at Stoney/Crowchild...
How far beyond Bragg Creek down highway 66 is it?

 

[maierch]

I live in the NW though, right at Stoney/Crowchild...
How far beyond Bragg Creek down highway 66 is it?

Its 56 vs 62km between the South Ghost Campground and the Maclean Creek Campground. Either way it's 45mins to an Hour depending on traffic.

The Maclean turn off is roughly 8km from Bragg Creek.

 

[TaTToo]

Its 56 vs 62km between the South Ghost Campground and the Maclean Creek Campground. Either way it's 45mins to an Hour depending on traffic.

The Maclean turn off is roughly 8km from Bragg Creek.

What he said!!

 

[vuldub]

MacLean Creek is much closer...... I live on the west side of the city and I am 45 mins from my driveway to unloading.

I agree. I live in NW Calgary and can be in the Maclean Creek staging area much quicker than the Waiporous. Take Stoney to the transcanada, then go south to Bragg Creek on Highway 22, turn left at the four way stop in Bragg Creek, then right onto Highway 66, about 10min later turn left to Maclean Creek.