The Cynthia Loop is a short 91.4 km loop with the option of an extension ride to the community of Nordegg. This loop gets you to the edge of west country with thick Boreal Forest to the west, and clear-day mountain sightings. You will cross the Pembina River twice on this loop.
You will be taken to the historic oil and gas communities of Cynthia and Lodgepole where you can stop in for some lunch at the Cyn City Saloon in Cynthia or the Lodgepole Hotel.
The Route
Distance: 91.4km
Leaving Drayton Valley head west on 50th Ave. Turn north on RR85, turn west on Hwy 620 (Cynthia Hwy) heading to the community of Cynthia. Head north on Hwy 753 to Lodgepole. At Lodgepole you can head east back to Drayton Valley via Twp 620 for a short loop, or head west for a stop at the Brazeau Reservoir.
Points of Interest:
- Pembina River at the Pembina River Bridge on the Cynthia Hwy
- Bearpaw Ranch off RR 90 and Cynthia Highway
- Mitch’s Cynthia Campground and Cyn City Saloon, Cynthia
- Pembina River at Lodgepole
- “Welcome to Lodgepole” sign
A day trip to BearPaw Ranch
Come out for a day to BearPaw Ranch. Enjoy a picnic in the yard games area or somewhere on the walking trails. For dessert buy an
Mitch’s Cynthia Campground and RV Park
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DIY Floating the Pembina River @ Cynthia Bridge
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Brazeau Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
Water Activity The Brazeau Reservoir is located 43 minutes west of Drayton Valley and is closest to the community of Lodgepole. The dam is a
Nordegg Extension
Distance: Duration: 121km (Lodgepole to Nordegg), 191km (Nordegg to Drayton Valley)
If this is the first ride of you stay then you may want to extend the ride beyond the Brazeau Reservoir and along the Sunchild Road (Twp 620) to Hwy 11 on to Nordegg for a taste of the Rocky Mountains before heading back via Hwy 11 to Rocky Mountain House and north on the Cowboy Trail to back to Drayton Valley.
Points of interest:
- Brazeau Reservoir day use area/ East Canal
- Community of Nordegg
- Buck Lake via Lakeshore Drive
Brazeau Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
Water Activity The Brazeau Reservoir is located 43 minutes west of Drayton Valley and is closest to the community of Lodgepole. The dam is a
Buck Lake
Buck Lake is located 33 min South of Drayton Valley. The closest access to amenities are in the communities of Buck Lake and Alder Flats.
