Hike

This will be one of our 2 group hikes within the Ministik Bird Sanctuary. We'll all be starting "A87" (Spilstead Access) going towards Knull Lake. Jerry will lead one group to just past Knull Lake (6km round-trip) while another group will continue on to just past Horseshoe Lake (10 km round-trip). Notes from Jerry: Plants ... Read more

Canceled (2019-08-25 07:55am MT) - There has been too much rain and now the slopes are too slick to walk This week's hike, 11.4 km in total and hopefully, the 'blue route' that Brad J. reestablished a couple of years ago is still OK. This is along a very special part of the Waskahegan Trail. ... Read more

This week's hike, some 10 km round trip, is along forest paths and across open fields with views of the glorious Battle River Valley. This huge valley was created in a matter of days towards the end of the last ice age, when an ice-bound lake covering the entire Edmonton area suddenly broke free. Bring ... Read more

Another hike that hasn't been done in a while due to needs for a reroute. Last season trail maintenance addressed the A51 to A52 section along Pipestone Creek, a glorious section of the trail that includes "Len's Parkland". This year trail maintenance will address A52 to A51, focusing on the reroute needed for a 2014 ... Read more

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