Waskahegan Trail Association

Fifteen people came out on a perfect day to hike the trail starting at the site of the former store.

Because the trail head is on a road where very little parking is possible, we mostly carpooled from the Spilstead Community Hall. The hike proceeded south into Miquelon Provincial Park where we had our lunch.

The trail is in remarkably good condition, considering it hadn’t been looked after since last year.

Thanks to everyone who came out on this day, and to trail maintenance for their fine work, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. You will find more photos in the Flickr album.

Where we’re going next.

It wouldn’t be spring in Alberta without a little wind, and the wind was with us the whole hike except when we were in the trees.

At the high point of the trail, the eleven of us walked along a long fence line that incorporates some interesting elements. We had fun making up stories of how these items got to be here. There was hog wire on part of the fence…therefore, the landowner had pigs. We saw insulator posts…so he must have collected insulators…or maybe he worked for a power company. We guessed he was a grader operator because of all the old grader blades holding up the fence.

It was a glorious walk to the ski hill and back. We stopped at the plaque commemorating Oscar Zawalsky, and learned a bit about this long time Waskahegan friend and volunteer.

We were even fortunate to see some late-blooming crocuses and other flowers. Such a good hike!

Thanks to John for scouting and leading the hike, to trail maintenance for their work on the trail last fall, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. There are more photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.