Hike

The hike follows the Battle River east towards Stoney Creek and Camrose. It starts by following the river, low in the valley across open grassland, but eventually winds its way up out of the valley, stepping over a field of crocuses, then into woods and gulleys, and ending at the top of "Rest & Be ... Read more

This is a section of the trail features pleasant paths through woods and pastures, an extensive boardwalk, and finally a stroll to the top of Mottet Hill. Here are the pictures from the hike on June 17th, 2018. In Edmonton we will meet at the Century Park ‘Park & Ride’ ('Free Parking' Section I, near ... Read more

The Wood Bison Trail is on the south side of Highway 16. It is a beautiful trail that loops around Flyingshot Lake and Bailey Lakes where the Wood Bison are allowed to roam. These bison are kept separate from the Plains Bison found on the north side of the highway. The pictures from August 20th, ... Read more

Miquelon Provincial Park has hiking and skiing trails that we rarely get around to visiting, so we'll try again in the summer. The pictures from November 18th, 2018. In Edmonton we will meet at the Century Park ‘Park & Ride’ ('Free Parking' Section I, near the 109th Street Entrance/Exit) and carpool leaving at 9 a.m. ... Read more

Each Spring, the shore of Saunders Lake is the first part of the Waskahegan Trail to be free of snow. This hike, 9.8 km round trip, follows the shoreline, giving views of early waterbirds and red tailed hawks. Lots of sun too, so bring a hat. The hike will leave from the parking area across ... Read more

Wanisan Evening hike with a picnic at the end at the Wanisan stopover. Bring your "campfire" supper (ready-to-eat dinner or wieners and buns to grill on the table-top barbecue), beverage, lawn chair and flashlight or headlamp for our evening walk. We'll provide the condiments and dessert. The hike will be about 7 km, in the ... Read more