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The Bighorn Trail
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| The Bighorn Trail in one of the main historic trails in the region. It was believed to be part of the legendary Old North Trail, the ancient trail which followed the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains from the Yukon to the North of Mexico in the south. The trail was part of the travel routes used by First nations for centuries. The trail continued to be used by trappers, explorers and Coal Branch residents through the first half of the twentieth century. Much of the route was followed when Highway 40 was constructed. Remnants of the trail can be found by hearty travellers, and a portion near Hinton has been refurbished. |