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West Battle River (A57 to Schnee Hill)

Meet at Trailhead - We do not provide organized car pooling. However, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.

A wonderful section of the trail along Battle River, going east from Gwynne.  It has a little bit of everything, including passing by what used to be the historic Low’s Crossing (well historic from a WTA perspective). Checkout Gene Miskiw’s “The Battle Bridge Story” with loads of pictures he’s shared with us at the AGM ... Read more

Gwynne Section

Meet at Trailhead - We do not provide organized car pooling. However, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.

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

Battle River (A60) to Schnee Hill

Meet at Trailhead - We do not provide organized car pooling. However, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.

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 6th, 2019. We'll be ... Read more

East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful Hill

Meet at Trailhead - We do not provide organized car pooling. However, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.

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

Wanisan Stopover Hike and Social (Members Only)

Meet at Trailhead - We do not provide organized car pooling. However, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.

The Wanisan Lake Hike and Social celebrates the end of the summer season with a hike and social at the Wanisan Stopover. The hike will be around 6 km along the edge of the lake and into the Blackfoot Recreation Area, following the Yellow route. If there is no snow or ice, we may do ... Read more