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  • Battle River (A60) to Schnee Hill

    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 May 24th, 2026. We'll be ... Read more

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

    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

  • Devon Voyager Park / Lion’s Campground – Tentative

    This week's outing makes good use of the Devon trails along the south side of the North Saskatchewan River. The trails climb up and down, in and out of the river valley, making for a more challenging hike than we might be used to on other city trails. On the way back we may stop at the ... Read more

  • Islet Lake Staging Area to Lost Lake Shelter – Tentative

    Meet at Trailhead Box 131, Station Main, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    A great hike for the fall hike, the trees should be displaying their full colour and the wide paths allow the hikers to socialize. There may even be the occasional hawk and some chickadees. We will meet at the parking lot of the Islet Lake Staging Area at 10:15 a.m.. The hike will be starting ... Read more

  • Northeast River Valley Park – Tentative

    Meet at Trailhead Box 131, Station Main, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    This is a new trail as part of the the Northeast River Valley Park (previously Our Lady Queen of Peace). Pictures from March 2nd, 2025. We'll meet at the trailhead near the main buildings of the Northeast River Valley Park (the angled parking area inside the gate, off 9th St. NE, a bit south of ... Read more

  • Laurier Park to Whitemud Park via Hawrelak Park Footbridge – Tentative

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

    An exciting winter hike through the river valley parks with the added bonus of the annual Silver Skate Festival (snow sculptures & food pavilions). We'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 ... Read more

  • St. Albert Trails – Tentative

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

    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 during the mucky month of April.,  St. Albert has a great trail system. They are likely to be cleared but throw your grippers in your car just in case. ... Read more

  • Ministik Bird Sanctuary (A88 to Fire Tower) – Tentative

    Meet at Trailhead Box 131, Station Main, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    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 ... Read more

  • Southend Saunders Lake (A33 to A30) – Tentative

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

    This hike, 9.8 km round trip, follows the shoreline, giving views of waterbirds and red tailed hawks, with a deer being a bonus. We'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 ... Read more

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

    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