Hike

This week's outing includes two hikes: a first one that is 7 round-trip kilometres, and an optional second one of no more than 3 round-trip. 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 ... Read more

We are having the Members BBQ at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. Please let us know if you are going to attend by emailing social@waskahegantrail.ca or call Anita at 780-929-2707. The pictures from the members BBQ - October 3rd, 2015 when it was last at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. Note: This is a members only event ... Read more

The Miquelon Lake is another one of those interesting trails in the Miquelon/Ministik area that had once all been underwater, resulting in pockets of trees on some higher ground (had been islands) and alley ways (where the water was). In 2015 we followed the 'blue' route around the edge of Miquelon Lake and into the ... Read more

This hike of 10.4 km is along the stunning Battle River. This huge river valley was created at the end of the last ice age when the melt water that created Lake Edmonton broke through the ice and drained the huge lake in just a few days. The pictures from October 15th, 2017. We'll be ... Read more

Fall colours for the Saunders Saunter A29 to A30 or longer will be a stroll for bird watchers and nature lovers; could be 7km to 10km with an emphasis on the different birds, of which Saunders Lake has plenty. The pictures from August 12th, 2018. In Edmonton we will meet at the Century Park Park ... Read more

In Edmonton we will meet inside the McDonald's at 23rd Ave/Hewes Way (5360 23 Ave NW). Participants may proceed there directly on their own, but should check the website prior to departure in case of a change (e.g., weather forecast, trail conditions). The hike will leave from the Mill Creek Ravine Trailhead on 33B Avenue ... Read more

The hike will leave from the parking lot at the Blackfoot Lake Staging Area at about 10:45 a.m. The pictures from December 3rd, 2018 (so hopefully without the snow). In Edmonton we will meet at the Belvedere 'Park and Ride' (free lot) & carpool (leaving at 10 a.m.). Participants may proceed there directly on their ... Read more

This 15 km hike will leave from the parking lot at the Hermitage Road Shopping Centre at about 10:00 a.m. The pictures from January 14th, 2018 (but hopefully without the snow). In Edmonton we will meet at the Hermitage Road Shopping Centre, but participants should check the website prior to departure in case of a ... Read more

The hike will leave from the parking lot at the Capilano Park at about 10:15 a.m. The pictures from November 19th, 2017. In Edmonton we will meet at the Capilano McDonalds (9857 50th Street). Participants may proceed there directly on their own, but should check the website prior to departure in case of a change ... Read more

The hike will leave from the parking lot on Rainbow Valley (parking lot just before the Whitemud Drive underpass going into Snow Valley) at about 10:15 a.m. The pictures from December 30th, 2018. In Edmonton we will meet at the McDonalds Riverbend (494 Riverbend Square) & carpool (leaving at 10 a.m.). Participants may proceed there ... Read more