Hikes

Eighteen people came out on a frosty morning to hike the city trails in Edmonton’s east end.

The hike started at the beginning of Kennedale Ravine in Clareview.

The ravine has a number of picturesque bridges in a very natural woodland setting.

The ravine opened out to the lovely, quiet Hermitage Park along the North Saskatchewan River. Soon after passing under the train trestle and then bridge over the Yellowhead Highway, we were Rundle Park.

Rundle is one of the bigger parks of the river valley parks system of Edmonton. It has a lot of sport facilities and picnic sites. Although the day had warmed considerably and the sun was shining brightly, most of us took in the comfort of eating lunch inside the Family Centre.

Thanks to Johanna for scouting and leading the hike and to the people who maintain the parks. You can find more photos on Flickr.

Where we’re hiking next

Twenty one people came out to hike the public trails at Miquelon Provincial Park. With reduced traffic on the trail and the trees bare, it was easy to spot wildlife and to see their work.

Beavers took down these trees, creating an unexpected challenge for the hikers. No doubt, these trees would be dragged away by the beavers over the next few days.

The muskrat below seemed nonchalant. The other photo is a tree trunk with its bark chewed off by a porcupine.

After the hike, the hikers gathered for refreshments at the Old Station Meadery in New Sarepta.  

Thanks to Irene for scouting and leading the hike, to the people who maintain the trails at the park, and to Mary and Stella for the photos. You can find more photos on Flickr.

Where we’re hiking next.