Traditionally this was our first out of town hike of the season & a glorious way to start spring ... and for the past few years we've also added it to our fall schedule, providing another chance at an out of town hike before winter hits. The hike follows the Battle River east towards Stoney ... Read more
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The huge valley starting at Gwynne and containing the Battle River as it flows eastward across Alberta, was created in a few days. At the end of the last ice age, glacier water trapped by ice formed huge Lake Edmonton. The water finally broke through the ice at Gwynne and the whole lake emptied, creating ... Read more |
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Since this is Mother's Day, we'll start with theĀ āMotherās Day BreakfastāĀ at the Spilstead Community Hall (20502 Township Road 502, corner of Township Road 502/Range Road 205), meeting at the community hall for breakfast. We've delayed the hike start to 10:30 to accommodate those going to the breakfast. Those just want to hike can meet us ... Read more |
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A wonderful section of the trail along Battle River, going east from Gwynne. Ā It has a little bit of everything, including passing by what used to be the historic Lowās Crossing (well historic from a WTA perspective). Checkout Gene Miskiwās āThe Battle Bridge Storyā with loads of pictures heās shared with us at the AGM ... Read more |
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This is along a very special part of the Waskahegan Trail. Starting with a living relic from Canadian history (Fort Ethier from the time of the 1885 Riel Rebellion) and a close-up look at an alpaca farm, followed by shaded cliff-top views of Bigstone Creek and sun-filled stretches close to the water, what's not to ... Read more |
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