Devon Ravine Trails

It is a nice 9km hike through Devon & every time we seem to do a hike there the trail has improved. Pictures from last year (March 18th, 2018) and scouting (December 31st, 2018). We will start from the parking lot just outside the Lion's Campground, going through the ravine, taking a few city streets ... Read more

Waskahegan Staging towards Meadow Shelter

Belvedere Park & Ride (free lot) 5900 129 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

A great hike for the winter, most trails will be carpeted with snow and the wide paths allow the hikers to socialize. There may even be the occasional hawk and some chickadees. The hike will leave from the parking lot at the Waskahegan Staging Area at about 10:45 a.m. The 'bus stop' style shelter at ... Read more

St. Albert Trails – Canceled

McDonalds Westmount 11260 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Hike Rescheduled: We have canceled Sunday's hike & rescheduled it for March 17th as the weather forecast for St. Alberta on Sunday from 9am to 3pm has the air temperature never getting warmer than -25° & the 'feel like / wind chill' never gets warmer than -28°, with both at below -30° at the start. ... Read more

Whitemud Park to Hawrelak Park, via Laurier Park

An exciting Family Day weekend hike that will leave from the parking lot at the Edmonton Valley Zoo (near the Laurier Park trails between the zoo & the river)Whitemud Park (River Valley Parking lot, off Fox Drive at Keillor Road) at about 10:15 a.m. The pictures from February 18th, 2018. There is the added bonus ... Read more

Bunchberry Meadows

Century Park (Section I, near 109 St Entrance/Exit) 2515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

While not part of the Waskahegan Trail, why not try out the Bunchberry Meadows along trails of old growth forest. This is a new conservation property acquired by Edmonton Area Land Trust and Nature Conservancy. Hike will be about 8km. The pictures from November 11, 2018. In Edmonton we will meet at the Century Park ... Read more

St. Albert Trails

McDonalds Westmount 11260 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Tired of winter and eager for a moderate and pleasant walk as the hiking season approaches? Then join us for our 8-9 km walk along both sides of the beautiful Sturgeon River in St. Albert. These paved trails are already free of snow and mud, making for a pleasant day out. The town has done ... Read more

Devon’s Prospectors Point Park

While not part of the Waskahegan Trail, we will take the Devonian Trail from Twp 512 by Hwy 60 to Prospectors Point Park on the river. The pictures from April 30th, 2017. Funded in partnership with the River Valley Alliance, the County's newest trail is almost complete. The 6km trail spans from Prospectors' Point to ... Read more

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

McDonalds Westmount 11260 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

While not part of the Waskahegan Trail, the Chickakoo Lake is within the general Waskahegan Trail area. The hike will leave from the main parking lot at the Chickakoo Lake Parking Lot at about 10:45 a.m.. The pictures from November 25th, 2018. In Edmonton we will meet inside the McDonalds Restaurant at Westmount (111th ave ... Read more

East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful

Century Park (Section I, near 109 St Entrance/Exit) 2515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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

Hastings Lake to Mottet Hill

Century Park (Section I, near 109 St Entrance/Exit) 2515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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