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SUMMARY:Devon Ravine Trails  - new meeting location
DESCRIPTION:Note – due to the accumulation of snow\, we will now meet at the Public Parking Lot on Saskatchewan Ave\, to avoid driving down/up the steep road to the Lions Campground.   \n\n\n\nThis is a nice 10km hike through Devon & every time we seem to do a hike there the trail has been improved. The pictures from January 7th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe route will be the same as past years\, but we will now be starting at the river trails (the junction of Rideau St. /River Dr\, <200m from the parking lot)\, heading to the Lion’s Campground\, through the ravine & then the Devon city trails back to the parking lot. \n\n\n\nWe will still be having lunch at the arena (it will be open for minor hockey) but with the new starting point we would be getting there ~50 minutes later\, so we’ll likely take a 10-15 minute break at the gazebo in the Lion’s Campground for some tea & a quick snack. \n\n\n\nThe Devon’s “Walking Trails Marketplace” is ~100m from the parking lot & is open until 5:00 on Sunday\, so those who want to stop in can do so after the hike. \n\n\n\nWe will start from the parking lot just outside the Lion’s Campground\, going through the ravine\, city trails & taking a few city streets (mostly Erie St. South) to the arena. The arena will be open for minor hockey\, so we’ll likely have lunch in the lobby or the stands.  \n\n\n\nAfter lunch we will take the city trail by the arena\, continuing through town\, reconnecting on Erie St. to pickup the river trails again at the junction of Rideau St. /River Dr. back to the Lion’s Campground. \n\n\n\nWe will now meet at the Public Parking Lot on Saskatchewan Ave at 10:15 a.m. and the hike will leave at 10:30.We will meet at the trailhead\, the parking area just outside of the Lion’s Campground at 10:15 a.m. and the hike will leave at 10:30. \n\n\n\nNote: the ravine trails can be slick so having trax/spikes is highly recommended. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 118-119\, or contact the Hike Leader\, JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 2024\n\n\n\nJanuary 2023\n\n\n\nJanuary 2020\n\n\n\nJanuary 2019\n\n\n\nMarch 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/devon-ravine-trails-2026-01/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead\, Box 131\, Station Main\, Edmonton\, AB\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260118T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170931
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T222024Z
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SUMMARY:Snow Valley & John Janzen Nature Centre
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the Whitemud Park Parking Lot (parking lot just before you go under the Whitemud Drive overpass towards the Snow Valley ski chalet) at about 10:15 a.m. The hike will leave from the parking lot at 10:30. The pictures from January 5th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, page 14-15\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \n\n\n\nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 2025\n\n\n\nNovember 2022\n\n\n\nDecember 2019\n\n\n\nDecember 2018\n\n\n\nNovember 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/snow-valley-john-nature-centre-2026-01/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead\, Box 131\, Station Main\, Edmonton\, AB\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260201T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170931
CREATED:20250215T095246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T222120Z
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SUMMARY:Kennedale Ravine towards Rundle Park
DESCRIPTION:This week’s hike will be on the North Saskatchewan River Valley parks in northeast Edmonton\, starting at the Kennedale Ravine and going towards Rundle Park. Pictures from December 3rd\, 2023. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the Hermitage Road Shopping Centre 10:15 a.m. and the hike will leave the parking lot by at 10:30. Participants should check the website prior to departure in case of a change (e.g.\, weather forecast\, trail conditions). \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 2023\n\n\n\nNovember 2022\n\n\n\nOctober 2020\n\n\n\nJanuary 2018\n\n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book (pages 4-5)\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/kennedale-ravine-towards-rundle-park-2026-02/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260215T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170931
CREATED:20250215T092521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T191355Z
UID:14983-1771150500-1771167600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Whitemud Park to Laurier Park\, via Hawrelak Park Footbridge
DESCRIPTION:An exciting winter hike through the river valley parks with the added bonus of the annual Silver Skate Festival going on at Laurier Park (snow sculptures & food pavilions).  \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet in the parking lot at Whitemud Park (on Fox Drive\, turn north on Keillor Road and turn into the first parking lot). Be there at 10:15 a.m. for a hike start time at 10:30. The pictures from February 18th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book (pages 14-15)\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 2024\n\n\n\nFebruary 2023\n\n\n\nFebruary 2022\n\n\n\nFebruary 2020\n\n\n\nFebruary 2018\n\n\n\nFebruary 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/whitemud-park-to-laurier-park-via-hawrelak-park-footbridge-2026-02/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260301T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170931
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182134Z
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SUMMARY:Blackfoot Lake Staging in Blackfoot Rec. Area.
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the parking lot at the Blackfoot Lake Staging Area at 10:15 a.m. the hike will leave at 10:30 a.m. The pictures from January 29th\, 2017. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book (pages 88-89)\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Peter K.\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 2017\n\n\n\nApril 2018\n\n\n\nOctober 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/blackfoot-lake-staging-in-blackfoot-03-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter K.":MAILTO:gpeterk2018@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260315T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170931
CREATED:20250506T184112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T234806Z
UID:15237-1773569700-1773586800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:St. Albert Trails
DESCRIPTION:This weeks hike will be in St. Albert along both sides of the Sturgeon River. The city trail is well-developed and maintained year-round\, so it’s a good choice for mid-March. \n\n\n\nSt. Albert has a great trail system. They are likely to be cleared but throw your grippers in your car just in case. Washrooms are available at St. Albert Place (5 St. Anne Street\, St. Albert). Please meet in front of the main doors for St. Albert Place (south side of the building) at 10:15. The hike will leave promptly at 10:30\, total length will be 8-9 km\, and pictures from March 30th\, 2025. There is a huge free parking lot at St. Albert Place. \n\n\n\nAs an aside\, Frank leads a historical tour of St. Albert. A small portion of this hike will follow this program with Frank pointing out a few highlights of his “historical tour” of St. Albert. \n\n\n\nIIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes web page for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, page 125 or contact the Hike Leader\, Frank P.. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2025\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nMarch 2019\n\n\n\nApril 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/st-albert-trails-03-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Frank P.":MAILTO:phrank@yegville.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260329T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170931
CREATED:20240805T180248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T045824Z
UID:13956-1774779300-1774796400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wanisan Lake (A99 to Meadow Shelter)
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the trail head (south of Blackfoot Recreation Area) at “A99” (the end of on Range Road 204)\, we should be there at about 10:15 a.m. with the hike starting at 10:30. The pictures from March 5th\, 2023. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 84-85\,\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 2023\n\n\n\nMarch 2022
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/wanisan-lake-a99-to-meadow-shelter-03-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170931
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SUMMARY:Southend Saunders Lake (A33 to A30)
DESCRIPTION:This hike\, 9.8 km round trip\, follows the shoreline\, giving views of waterbirds and red tailed hawks\, with a deer being a bonus. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside Rollyview Road at the end of Saunders Lake at 10:15 a.m. (parking area across the highway). The hike will leave from ‘A33’ at 10:30. The pictures from April 13th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 24-25\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Stella C. or call 587-879-2955. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2025\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2022\n\n\n\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/southend-saunders-lake-a33-to-a30-04-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Stella C.":MAILTO:cormier.stella@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260426T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170931
CREATED:20250506T184655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T172919Z
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SUMMARY:East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful Hill
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 Thankful” hill. There we stop to eat our lunches\, thankful for the spectacular views. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head Duhamel (Ross Flats) Campground (at Range Road 212C just off Highway 21 & the campground is no longer in operation). The hike will leave from ‘A62’ at 10:00. The pictures from April 27\, 2025. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes web page for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 52-53\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Mary M. (780-608-0593). \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\nApril 2025\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nMay 2022\n\n\n\nApril 2019\n\n\n\nMay 2017\n\n\n\nMay 2015
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/east-battle-river-duhamel-to-rb-hill-04-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary M.":MAILTO:marypatmac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260503T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T143335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T225256Z
UID:15371-1777801500-1777820400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Kopp Lake
DESCRIPTION:This will be a great time to come & check out the Kopp Lake in the spring !! We will meet at the trail head at “A35” (at the fork in the road for Township Road 492 & 492A) at 9:45\, we should hitting the trail about 10:00 a.m.. You should check the website prior to departure in case of a change (e.g.\, weather forecast\, trail conditions). Pictures from June 15th\, 2025. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 26-27\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2025\nOctober 2023\nJune 2022\nJune 2021\nSeptember 2020\nJune 2019\nAugust 2018\nSeptember 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/kopp-lake-05-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20240506T153927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T161518Z
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SUMMARY:Ministik A87 to Horseshoe Lake (10:30 Start)
DESCRIPTION:For the past few years there has been a ‘Mother’s Day Breakfast’ at the Spilstead Community Hall (20502 Township Road 502\, corner of Township Road 502/Range Road 205).  \n\n\n\nWe will check to see if they will have a Mother’s Day Breakfast again in 2026\, if so we can meet at the community hall for breakfast then drive the 2km to the trailhead for the hike. \n\n\n\nThose just want to hike can meet us at the trailhead. \n\n\n\nThis will be one of our hikes within the Ministik Bird Sanctuary. We’ll meet at the trail head beside “A87” (Spilstead Access)\, ~0.2km south of the corner of Township Road 502/Range Road 210\, at 10:30 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A87’ at 10:45. (Note: if there is no ‘Mother’s Day Breakfast’ at the Spilstead Community Hall then we will meet at A87 at 9:45 with a 10:00 start). \n\n\n\nPlants typically seen on the trail from A87 north to Knull Lake – Coltsfoot\, agrimony\, rose\, sasparilla\, meadow rue\, dogbane\, goldenrod\, Asters\, fireweed\, thistles\, giant hyssop\, nettles\, other mints\, mayflower\, birch\, spruce\, beaked nut hazel\, honeysuckle\, highbush cranberry\, snowberry\, water hemlock\, yarrow\, yellow rattle in grass patches\, fairy bell\, false soloman’s seal\, lily of the valley\, nodding biggars tick\, and various mosses. \n\n\n\nThe Ministik Bird Sanctuary\, an important bird sanctuary for migratory waterfowl. You can hope to see plenty of wildlife as well as a fine example of muskeg habitat. This is an excellent time to visit here\, as mosquito populations are down\, but come prepared anyway (with repellent) as well as water\, sun block and lunch for another fine day on the Trail. If you have a camera and perhaps a knock-about pair of binoculars\, why not bring them too? You won’t be sorry. The pictures from October 5th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nDuring a previous hike we had the added bonus of walking with Dylan Reade\, the Oscar-nominated cameraman behind some of the great IMAX films (“Fires of Kuwait”\, “Flight of the Butterflies”\, “Dinosaurs Alive”\, to name a few). Dylan has produced a series of videos for the Beaver Hills Biosphere website. In an email correspondence\, Dylan said\, “I am particularly interested in Ministik since a portion of the sanctuary intersects with a route that Joseph Tyrell took through the Beaver Hills in 1886—which I am also covering in an upcoming episode.” \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 71 & 73\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 2025\n\n\n\nMay 2024\n\n\n\nJuly 2023\n\n\n\nMay 2022\n\n\n\nSeptember 2021\n\n\n\nAugust 2019\n\n\n\nSeptember 2018\n\n\n\nAugust 2016\n\n\n\n\nA87 North Miquelon – Overview \n\n\n\nThis is the hike in the Miquelon & Ministic area that we did a few years ago with the “Red Deer Ramblers” and is also great for bird watching. The trail goes the Currie pasture\, past the Sanctuary Estates subdivision and the Marsh Mitchell cabin. The pictures from May 7th\, 2023. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMay 2023\n\n\n\nMay 2022\n\n\n\nMay 2017\n\n\n\nMay 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-a87-ministik-bird-sanctuary-05-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T143303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T215415Z
UID:15501-1779011100-1779030000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Cloverlawn (A39 towards Stan’s Bench/A38 & Mud Lake)
DESCRIPTION:The “Cloverlawn” hike a modification of 3 favourites (Stan’s Bench\, Source of the Blackmud & Coal Lake North End) to accommodate a lost section of the trail along Mud Lake (as we can no longer get all the way to “Mix Stopover”). \nWe’ll meet at the trail head “A39” (on Township Road 483A) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A39’ at 10:00\, initially crossing a farm before starting a climb that has amazing views of Mud Lake\, Coal Lake and the Gwynne valley. Followed by some twists & tuns through the woods past an unusual “pet cemetery”\, stopping at Stan’s Bench before descending down past A38 where we will have lunch near Mud Lake before returning. The pictures from August 3rd\, 2025. \nAs an added treat\, Mrs. Fisher\, the landowner for “Stan’s Bench” indicated that we could stop at her place for our lunch thereby eliminating some of the risk of a wet spring Sunday. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 28-29\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Martha M. at 780-913-9779. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nAugust 2025\nJune 2024\nMay 2022\nAugust 2021\nJuly 2018\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/cloverlawn-a39-towards-stans-bench-a38-mud-lake-05-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Martha M":MAILTO:ccfirst@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T140943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T225317Z
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SUMMARY:Battle River (A60) to Schnee Hill
DESCRIPTION: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 19th\, 2025. We’ll be starting from the “A60” at about 10 a.m. From Highway 13 take the ‘South Bittern Lake Road’ for 5½km – “A60” is ~300m after crossing bridge just before turn going back uphill. Please park before the row of trees\, ~200m from the bridge (without blocking the farm road) to allow vehicles to make it through the turn safely. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 48-49\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \n\n\n\nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 2025\n\n\n\nOctober 2019\n\n\n\nOctober 2017\n\n\n\nOctober 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/battle-river-a60-to-schnee-hill-05-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260531T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T135805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T160857Z
UID:16071-1780220700-1780239600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:North Miquelon – Spilstead Access (A87) to A86
DESCRIPTION:This is a hike in the Miquelon & Ministic area that is great for bird watching. The trail goes the Currie pasture\, past the Sanctuary Estates subdivision and the Marsh Mitchell cabin. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside “A87” (Spilstead Access)\, ~0.2km south of the corner of Township Road 502/Range Road 210\, at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A87’ at 10:00. The pictures from September 7th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 70-71\, or contact the Hike Leader Jacky R.. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2025\n\n\n\nMay 2023\n\n\n\nMay 2022\n\n\n\nMay 2017\n\n\n\nMay 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/north-miquelon-spilstead-access-a87-to-a86-05-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacky R.":MAILTO:jjan5900@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260607T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T140047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T225337Z
UID:16083-1780825500-1780844400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Pipestone Creek (A53 to hill before A51)
DESCRIPTION:We re-established this fabulous hike a couple of years after doing a reroute around a landslide. That reroute is still being worked on & we will soon have to do more but its a great hike\, very scenic. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside A53 (Twp Rd 471/RR 232) (near the Big Lake Sod Farm) at 9:45 a.m. and we would recommend bringing your poles. The hike will leave from ‘A53’ at 10:00. The pictures from September 14th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, page 43\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2025\n\n\n\nJune 2024\n\n\n\nSeptember 2023\n\n\n\nJuly 2022\n\n\n\nAugust 2021\n\n\n\nSeptember 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/pipestone-creek-a53-to-hill-before-a51-06-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260614T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T143530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T015925Z
UID:15406-1781430300-1781449200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:South Coal Lake - Kjorlein Corner (A45) to Wetaskiwin Pumping Station (A46)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the trail head beside “A45” (Kjorlien Corner on the bend at Township Road 473 / Range Road 232)  at 9:45a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A45’ at 10:00\, going down towards Coal Lake then south to the pumping station for the Wetaskiwin Water Treatment Plant. Pictures from July 27th\, 2025. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 37\, or contact the Hike Leader\,  Anita P.  \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJuly 2025\nJune 2023\nSeptember 2022\nJuly 2019\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/south-coal-lake-kjorlein-corner-a45-to-wetaskiwin-pumping-station-a46-06-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20240623T220246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T231908Z
UID:14062-1782035100-1782054000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Partridge Hill/Ross Creek A111 to A109
DESCRIPTION:This is a nice easy section that is popular for birds and one of our few remaining complete sections in the Ross Creek\, Partridge Hill & Pleasantview areas. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside “A111” (just after crossing Ross Creek on RR 220 when going from Twp Rd 540 towards Twp Rd 542) at 9:45 a.m.. The pictures from June 23rd\, 2024. The hike will leave from at 10:00 and will go towards A109 for ~10km roundtrip. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, page 105-106\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Stella C. or call 587-879-2955. \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJune 2024\n\n\n\nAugust 2022\n\n\n\nSeptember 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/partridge-hill-ross-creek-a111-to-a109-06-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Stella C.":MAILTO:cormier.stella@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260628T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T001358Z
UID:15303-1782639900-1782658800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:West Battle River (A57 to Schnee Hill)
DESCRIPTION: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 a few years ago (“The Battle Bridge Story” and more). Unfortunately\, the combination of age & changes to navigable water regulations forced us to remove it\, which Karen Bell documented as “A Bridge too Far”. A sad day for us all\, but a reminder to the dedication and ingenuity of the original WTA members. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head “A57” on Highway 822 (bend near the top of the hill after the tracks & river) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A57’ at 10:00. The pictures from May 18th\, 2025. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 48-49\, or contact the Hike Leader Elizabeth B.\, at 780-672-2873. \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nMay 2025\nAugust 2024\nOctober 2021\nAugust 2021\nMay 2018\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/west-battle-river-a57-to-schnee-hill-06-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth B.":MAILTO:mekbagdan@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260705T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T141801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T020036Z
UID:15569-1783244700-1783263600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hastings Lake (A97 to A95) and Allen Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful full hike will go through a combination of forest & farmland\, with lunch at the historic St. Margaret’s Church on the edge of Hastings Lake. At the church we’ll connect with the Allen Nature Trail (thanks Jeff & Marja). The pictures from August 24th\, 2025. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head at “A97” (intersection of Township Road 520 & Range Road 203) at 9:45 a.m. (please park on RR203 on the north side to Twp Rd 520). The hike will leave from ‘A97’ at 10:00. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 80-81\, or contact the Hike Leader\,  Anita P.  \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes: \n\n\n\nAugust 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 2024\n\n\n\nJune 2022\n\n\n\nJuly 2021\n\n\n\nJuly 2019\n\n\n\nAugust 2018\n\n\n\nJuly 2017\n\n\n\nJune 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/hastings-lake-a97-to-a95-and-allen-nature-trail-07-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T143612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T225410Z
UID:15503-1783849500-1783868400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stoney Creek
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at the trailhead at “A67” on Range Road 205/Township Road 461\, just east of the railroad track (Note: be careful when coming from Hwy 13\, as the sign for RR205 on the south side of the road is correct but due to road line corrections on the north side it is RR204)\, at 9:45am with the hike leaving promptly at 10:00. \n\n\n\nYou will see cacti and a little landscape you seldom see this far north. We will start from A67 (the metal gate where the stile used to be)\, going through McGee Basin and along Stoney Creek into Camrose. .  The pictures from July 13th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 56-57\, or contact the Hike Leader Elizabeth B.\, at 780-672-2873. \n\n\n\nNote: Elizabeth is looking for a Co-Leader for this hike\, so if you are looking to gain some experience leading a hike please email Elizabeth at mekbagdan@gmail.com or Lee at hikes@waskahegantrail.ca. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 2025\n\n\n\nJuly 2024\n\n\n\nJuly 2022\n\n\n\nJuly 2021\n\n\n\nJuly 2020\n\n\n\nJuly 2019\n\n\n\nJuly 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/stoney-creek-07-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth B.":MAILTO:mekbagdan@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T143149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T025429Z
UID:15326-1784454300-1784473200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Fort Ethier / Bigstone Creek (A48 towards ‘D’)
DESCRIPTION: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 like? Expect to stop at a special spot for lunch and a rest. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside Fort Ethier (“A48”) at 9:45 a.m. (parking at the landowners farm just off near the remnants of Fort Ethier … BTW: Google Map – Fort Ethier is actually ~600m closer to the creek & on the other side of the road). The hike will leave from ‘A48’ at 10:00. The pictures from May 25th\, 2025. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 40-41\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2025\nAugust 2023\nSeptember 2022\nJune 2021\nOctober 2018\nSeptember 2017\nAugust 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/fort-ethier-bigstone-creek-a48-towards-d-07-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260726T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T184826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T174313Z
UID:15405-1785059100-1785078000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Shirley Lake Trail (Elk Island)
DESCRIPTION:We are going to take advantage this summers “Canada Strong Pass ” which gives everyone free access the the NationalParks\, including Elk Island\, from June 19th to September 7th. \nWe will meet at the Tawayik Lake parking lot (~6½km north of the Yellowhead\, past the park gates) at 9:45 a.m.\, with the hike leaving at 10:00. We’ll then follow the “Shirley Lake Trail ” (largely trails 2 & 3) with lunch at the campground beside Oster Lake and continuing to the parking lot.  Pictures from September 10th\, 2017. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 94-95\, or contact the Hike Leader Johanna F. by email or call 780-298-4119. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/shirley-lakel-07-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Johanna F.":MAILTO:Johanna.Fischer@web.de
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T144148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T211457Z
UID:15341-1785663900-1785682800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hastings Lake to Mottet Hill
DESCRIPTION: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 1st\, 2025. \nThe hike will leave from “A91”\, on Township Road 512  (just off Highway 14 at Range Road 204) at about 9:45 a.m. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 78-79\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Peter K.. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2025\nOctober 2024\nAugust 2024\nMay 2023\nMay 2019\nJune 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/hastings-lake-to-mottet-hill-08-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter K.":MAILTO:gpeterk2018@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260809T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T143050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T001714Z
UID:13999-1786268700-1786287600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Pipestone Creek (A49 to hill just after A51)
DESCRIPTION:We should have a good selection of wild flowers\, as we follow Pipestone Creek through some old growth forest & along some cattle farms. The starting point is <2km east of the lunch spot for last weeks Fort Ethier hike. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside on Highway 814 at 9:45 a.m. (parking at the landowners farm just off Hwy 814). The hike will leave from ‘A49’ at 10:00. The pictures from May 19th\, 2024. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 42-43\, or contact the Hike Leader Elizabeth B.\, at 780-672-2873. \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nMay 2024 \nOctober 2023 \nSeptember 2021\nJune 2018\nJuly 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/pipestone-creek-a49-to-hill-just-after-a51-08-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth B.":MAILTO:mekbagdan@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T143411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T174515Z
UID:15393-1786873500-1786892400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wood Bison Trail (Elk Island)
DESCRIPTION:We are going to take advantage this summers “Canada Strong Pass ” which gives everyone free access the the NationalParks\, including Elk Island\, from June 19th to September 7th. \nWe will meet at the Wood Bison parking lot (south of the Yellowhead & the road along the fence for ~½km\, not through the main park entrance) at 9:45 a.m.\, with the hike leaving at 10:00. We’ll then follow the “Wood Bison Trail ” (trail 11) with lunch along the trail and continuing to the parking lot. The hike is a bit on the longer side (~16km) but relatively flat.  Pictures from August 20th\, 2017. \nFun bison facts – \n\nElk Island represents the southern extent of the historic range of Wood Bison and the northern extent of the Plains bison range. So\, this is an area where the two subspecies naturally co-existed.\nWood bison are the largest land animals in North America\, weighing ~900 Kg or ~1 ton. They are bigger than plains bison because they consume a lower quality diet that is composed of plants that are not easy to digest. The larger amount allows for a larger digestive tract to allow the wood bison to get the most out of these poor food sources.\nDuring the calving period so keep your eyes out for little red calves. Also\, don’t be alarmed if the females look skinny and sickly. They are recovering from the winter and giving birth.\nIf the bison are be shedding (contributing to their sickly appearances) – keep your eyes out for clumps of fur\, sometimes they even shed in “mats” which can be 1-m long. If you find some it is very soft.\nBison are classically thought of as grazers (eating just grasses and sedges)\, but during the spring they take advantage of the highly nutritious and easily digestible new growth on shrubs\, trees\, and herbs. So\, if you see the bison pay attention to what they’re eating.\nIf you want to challenge yourselves\, it’s possible to tell the difference between winter and spring/summer dung paddies –\n\nSummer dung is in a large wet mound or completely flattened\nWinter dung is rounder like a loaf of bread and may come apart in sectionsThe difference arises from the bison eating fresh\, wet plant material in the spring/summer but eat dead grasses and sedges in the winter. The dried bison dung paddies are great fire starters and smell amazing. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 94-95\, or contact the Hike Leader Johanna F. by email or call 780-298-4119. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nAugust 2017\nMay 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/wood-bison-08-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Johanna F.":MAILTO:Johanna.Fischer@web.de
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T141914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T161053Z
UID:15323-1787478300-1787497200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Gwynne Section
DESCRIPTION: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 the magnificent valley we will overlook. The pictures from May 4th\, 2025. \nThe hike will leave from A57 on Highway 822 at about 10:00 a.m.. Participants should proceed there directly on their own\, but should check the website prior to departure in case of a change. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 46-47\, or contact the Hike Leader Jacky R.. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2025\nSeptember 2024\nSeptember 2023\nAugust 2022\nOctober 2020\nSeptember 2019\nOctober 2018\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/gwynne-section-08-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacky R.":MAILTO:jjan5900@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260830T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T141849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T025526Z
UID:15310-1788083100-1788102000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:North Miquelon - A86 (Former Store) to A85 (Miquelon Park)
DESCRIPTION:The hike will start beside the site of the former store (A86)\, initially going past a new pond that cut through our trail\, then on to St. FX Lookout\, Erickson’s Curvert and into Miquelon Provincial Park where we’ll stop for lunch at one of the campsites. The beavers are always active around the new pond\, so the first ¾km may have some deadfall to step-over\, even within hours of trail maintenance\, but after that it will be smooth sailing. Pictures from May 11th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nThere is limited parking at the trailhead so we’ll meet at the parking lot at the Spilstead Community Hall at 9:45. (~3km from the away). To minimize the number of vehicles near the trailhead we may carpool from the community hall & we’ll leave from the community hall promptly at 10:00.  \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 70-71\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMay 2025\n\n\n\nSeptember 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nAugust 2022\n\n\n\nAugust 2020\n\n\n\nJuly 2017\n\n\n\nJuly 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/north-miquelon-a86-former-store-to-a85-miquelon-park-08-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260906T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20250916T141638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T025622Z
UID:16117-1788687900-1788703200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik Bird Sanctuary (A88 to Fire Tower)
DESCRIPTION:Surprisingly\, this is a hike we rarely do through the Ministik Bird Sanctuary that continues on past the ‘Ball Berg/NCC’ section going to an old fire tower. This is of course a good chance to see birds\, including waterfowl\, as well as beaver. A small camera with a zoom lens or lightweight binoculars would be handy. The pictures from September 12th\, 2021. \nWe’ll meet from the trail head on Township Road 510 (just under 1 km west of the Range Road 210 junction) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A88’ (UofA Access) at 10:00 where we will go past several small lakes towards\, including what many maps list as ‘red chair lookout’. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 74-75\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-bird-sanctuary-a88-to-fire-tower-09-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260913T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
CREATED:20251125T223030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T150022Z
UID:15502-1789292700-1789311600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Blackfoot (A98 to Meadow  Shelter)
DESCRIPTION:A great hike as most trails will have wide paths allow the hikers to socialize. There may even be the occasional hawk\, some chickadees and hopefully sand cranes. The hike start from the WTA Connector trail at A98 and loop through Blackfoot with lunch at Meadow Shelter. The pictures from July 20th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head at the trail head at “A98” (intersection of Township Road 520 & Range Road 203 – at the end of RR 203) (intersection of Township Road 520 & Range Road 203 – at the end of RR 203) at 9:45 a.m. The hike will leave from ‘A98’ at 10:00. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 84-85\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 2019\n\n\n\nJuly 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/blackfoot-a98-to-meadow-shelter-09-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170932
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T150542Z
UID:14263-1789897500-1789916400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:South Miquelon (A84 towards ‘D’)
DESCRIPTION: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). “Ministik” means island in Nehiyawewin (Cree). \nWe tend to follow the ‘blue’ route around the edge of Miquelon Lake and into the park where we hooked up with the park trails before looping back via the ‘yellow’ route. Don’t forget to look for the old rusted out car near the first field. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside “A84” where Township Road 491A (Rabbit Run Road) meets Range Road 203\, at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A84’ at 10:00. The pictures from August 27th\, 2023. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 66-67\, or contact the Hike Leader Johanna F. by email or call 780-298-4119. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nAugust 2023\nJuly 2023\nOctober 2022\nJuly 2021\nSeptember 2019\nAugust 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/south-miquelon-a84-towards-d-09-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Johanna F.":MAILTO:Johanna.Fischer@web.de
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