• 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 (Hike or Ski) – 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

  • Snow Valley & John Nature Centre – Tentative

    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 16th, 2026. If you are new to WTA hikes, then you should ... Read more

  • Devon Ravine Trails – Tentative

    This 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. 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. We ... 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

  • Bunchberry Meadows/Tucker’s Field – Tentative

    The Nature Conservancy of Canada - Bunchberry Meadows is a great area to hike anytime of year but especially nice during the winter. Pictures from December 7th, 2027. We'll meet at the trailhead near the Bunchberry Meadows Parking Lot (on Range Road 261 between Township Roads 514 & 511). The route will go throughsome of ... Read more

  • Blackfoot Lake Staging in Blackfoot Rec. Area – Tentative

    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. Irene will be leading the hike & Scotty will maintain the fire at the shelter. The pictures from March 1st, 2026. If you are new to WTA hikes, then you should visit ... 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 March. St. Albert has a great trail system. They are likely to be cleared but throw your grippers in your car just in case. If the coming storm ... Read more