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SUMMARY:Southend Saunders Lake (A33 to A30) - Tentative
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 the hike on April 12th\, 2026 *. \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\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2026 *\n\n\n\nApril 2025\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2022
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/southend-saunders-lake-04-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270425T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20230607T135310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193042Z
UID:12599-1808646300-1808665200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful Hill - Tentative
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 26\, 2026 *. \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\, TBD\, \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2026 *\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-04-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270502T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20230717T164736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T000029Z
UID:12724-1809251100-1809270000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik Berg to Williams Lake - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The hike is through the Ministik Bird Sanctuary (A89A to A88) and a bit beyond to Williams Lake (“Red Chair Lookout”). 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 June 8th\, 2025. \nWe’ll meet from the trail head on “A89A” on Range Road 210 (1 km off Hwy 14) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A89A’ at 10:00 where we will go past several small lakes towards & the ‘Berg Stopover’ & across Township Road 510 to Williams Lake. \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 76-77\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJune 2025\n\n\n\nJune 2022\n\n\n\nJune 2021\n\n\n\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-berg-05-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270509T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240328T230627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T184530Z
UID:13516-1809855900-1809874800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:North Miquelon – A86 (Former Store) to A85 (Miquelon Park) (10:30 Start) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Since this is Mother’s Day\, we’ll start with the ‘Mother’s Day Breakfast’ at the Spilstead Community Hall (20502 Township Road 502\, corner of Township Road 502/Range Road 205)\, meeting at the community hall for breakfast. We’ve delayed the hike start to 10:30 to accommodate those going to the breakfast. \nThose just want to hike can meet us in the parking lot at the Spilstead Community Hall at 10:30. There is limited parking at the trailhead along Township Road 500 (~3km from the community hall)\, so to minimize the number of vehicles near the trailhead we may carpool from the community hall.  \nThis is an easy hike\, mostly flat\, except for the climb up to the Lookout. There are a just a few stiles.  Pictures from May 11th\, 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 70-71\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMay 2025\n\n\n\nApril 2023
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/north-miquelon-miquelon-park-a85-to-a86-05-2027/
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:20270516T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240328T210933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T185139Z
UID:13505-1810460700-1810479600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Gwynne Section - Tentative
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. \nThis hike offers a medium-level challenge. There are several ups and downs and some interesting stiles\, but also a good amount of flat land. 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\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2025\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/gwynne-section-05-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270523T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240328T203634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T191618Z
UID:13491-1811065500-1811084400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:West Battle River (A57 to Schnee Hill) - Tentative
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\, TBD\, \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nJune 2026 *\nMay 2025\nAugust 2024\nOctober 2021\nAugust 2021\nMay 2018\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/west-battle-river-a57-to-schnee-hill-05-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270530T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20230804T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T190407Z
UID:12791-1811670300-1811689200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Pipestone Creek (A49 to hill just after A51) - Tentative
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\, TBD\, \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nMay 2024\nOctober 2023 \nSeptember 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/pipestone-creek-a49-to-a51-05-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270606T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240328T211814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192224Z
UID:13510-1812275100-1812294000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hastings Lake to Mottet Hill - Tentative
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\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nAugust 2026 *\nJune 2025\nOctober 2024\nAugust 2024\nMay 2023\nMay 2019\nJune 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/hastings-lake-to-mottet-hill-06-2027/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead\, Box 131\, Station Main\, Edmonton\, AB\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270613T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240321T225707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T191002Z
UID:13409-1812879900-1812898800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Fort Ethier / Bigstone Creek - Tentative
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 August 13th\, 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 40-41\, or contact the Hike Leader\, \, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2025\nSeptember 2022\nOctober 2018\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/fort-ethier-bigstone-creek-06-2027/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270620T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240805T173738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T185057Z
UID:14280-1813484700-1813503600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Coal Lake A43 to Point Cooperation - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The first of our two hikes over the next few weeks along Coal Lake to Point Cooperation. The Point is named for Project Cooperation\, in which six 15- and 16-year olds\, funded by the Province and by the Waskahegan Trail Association\, cleared this section as part of their summer work in 1975. \nWe will meet at “A43” (Township Road 480 / Range Road 240)  at 9:45 a.m.\, with the hike leaving at 10:00. We’ll then follow the route along Coal Lake to Point Cooperation and back to A43.  Pictures from June 29th\, 2025. \nThere is limited parking at “A43” so on hike day try to minimize the # of vehicles through car pooling. \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 35\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2025\nJuly 2023\nJune 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/coal-lake-a43-to-point-cooperation-06-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270627T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240218T224915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T231654Z
UID:13300-1814089500-1814108400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Miquelon Park Members Social & Hike (Members Only) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:We are having the Members Social & hike at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. The hike will be a shorter version of the North Miquelon hike from April\, where we will go towards Erickson’s Culvert/St. FX Lookout before returning for the Members Social. Depending on the size of the group\, St. FX Lookout may be a bit to far to be back for a 12:00 BBQ so we may turn back near Erickson’s Culvert.  The pictures from the 2025 members BBQ & hike – September 28th\, 2025. \nNote: This is a members only event for WTA Members & Volunteers\, if you plan on attending the Members Social portion of the day please – \n\ncontact TBD (hikes@waskahegantrail.ca or call ???-???-????)\nbring your own lawn chairs\n\nWe’ll meet at the parking lot of the Miquelon Provincial Park office at 9:45a.m. (park’s office parking lot)\, with the hike towards Erickson’s Culvert/St. FX Lookout leaving at 10:00. If you are planning to just attend the members Social portion after the hike\, that should start about 12:00. \nFor further information specific to Miquelon Lake Provincial Park\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book (page 69) or visit the Miquelon Lake Provincial Park web site. TBD will be coordinating the Members Social\, with TBD leading the hike. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2024\nJune 2023\nSeptember 2022\nAugust 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/members-social-hike-06-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270704T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240805T172429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T184900Z
UID:14274-1814694300-1814713200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Middle Coal Lake - A45/Kjorlien Corner to Point Cooperation - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The second of our hikes where we’ll follow the route along Coal Lake to Point Cooperation for lunch then return to the trail head. The Point is named for Project Cooperation\, in which six 15- and 16-year olds\, funded by the Province and by the Waskahegan Trail Association\, cleared this section as part of their summer work in 1975. \nWe’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 north towards Point Cooperation. The pictures from June 22nd\, 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\, page 35\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2025\nJuly 2022
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/middle-coal-lake-a45-kjorlien-corner-to-point-cooperation-07-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270711T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20240218T222815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T184623Z
UID:13291-1815299100-1815318000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stoney Creek - Tentative
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 12th\, 2026 *. \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\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 2026 *\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-07-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270829T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20250916T141259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T012905Z
UID:15517-1819532700-1819551600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Middle Battle River (Duhamel Campground to Fidler's Monument) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The hike is a 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 lunch\, water\, medium-weight boots or good walking shoes and sun block\, and you’ll be prepared for a wonderful day in nature. \nStarting from the Duhamel Campground (‘Ross flats campground’ at Range Road 212C\, on the east side of Highway 21 about where it crosses the Battle River\, the campground is no longer in operation) at about 10 a.m. and going to Trautman Crossing/Fidler’s Monument (for Peter Fidler\, one of the primary explorers/map makers of western Canada). The pictures from August 10th\, 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 50-51\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nAugust 2025\nAugust 2023\nJune 2022\nAugust 2020\nSeptember 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/middle-battle-river-duhamel-campground-to-fidlers-monument-08-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270905T091400
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20230926T003500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T002415Z
UID:12978-1820135640-1820156400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik A87 to Horseshoe Lake - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:This 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 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A87’ at 10:00. \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\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 72-75\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 2025\n\n\n\nJuly 2023\n\n\n\nSeptember 2021\n\n\n\nAugust 2019\n\n\n\nSeptember 2018\n\n\n\nAugust 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-a87-to-horseshoe-lake-09-2027/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead\, Box 131\, Station Main\, Edmonton\, AB\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20271031T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20271031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T005623Z
UID:13284-1824975900-1824994800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful Hill - Tentative
DESCRIPTION: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 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 October 25th\, 2026 *. \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\, TBD\, \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 2026 *\n\n\n\nOctober 2025\n\n\n\nOctober 2024\n\n\n\nOctober 2023\n\n\n\nOctober 2022\n\n\n\nOctober 2021\n\n\n\nOctober 2020
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/east-battle-river-duhamel-to-rb-hill-10-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20271107T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20271107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T002029
CREATED:20260311T011905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T012405Z
UID:16819-1825582500-1825599600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wanisan Lake (A99 to Meadow Shelter) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The Wanisan Lake hike incorporates the WTA’s “Wanisan Stopover” and continues on into the Blackfoot Recreation Area. The hike will be about ~10 km along the edge of the lake and into the park starting at “A99” utilizing the WTA trail at Wanisan Lake plus various Blackfoot sections (the Lost Lake & Wanisan) with lunch at Meadow Shelter. After lunch we’ll return via the WTA trail past “Wanisan Stopover” where we exit the part through a different gate back to A99. The pictures from June 30th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nWe 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 10:15 a.m. with the hike starting at 10:30. \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 Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJune 2024\n\n\n\nMay 2023\n\n\n\nJune 2021\n\n\n\nOctober 2020\n\n\n\nNovember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/wanisan-lake-a99-to-meadow-shelter-11-2027/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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