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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260531T094500
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacky R.":MAILTO:jjan5900@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T180229Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: South Coal Lake – Kjorlein Corner (A45) to Wetaskiwin Pumping Station - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2025-mtc-05/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250916T140943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T225317Z
UID:16137-1779615900-1779634800@waskahegantrail.ca
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250916T143303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T215415Z
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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:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20251006T193728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T012457Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Stile Building Day - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Note: a number of stiles need to be replaced & some new ones will be needed\, so prior to the start of maintenance we’ll have a “Stile Building Day” to pre-cut stiles for deployment later in the season. Location TBD (likely at Brad J’s).  \nMaintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-stile-building-day-2026/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20240506T153927Z
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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:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20251004T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T012437Z
UID:16319-1778058000-1778079600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Garage Day - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2025-mtc-01/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260503T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260426T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250506T184655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T171718Z
UID:15241-1777196700-1777215600@waskahegantrail.ca
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:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20260327T015554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T164649Z
UID:15026-1776520800-1776528000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our annual general meeting takes place in Edmonton on Saturday\, April 18. The meeting will be at St. Thomas Anglican Church\, 4 Raven Drive\, in Sherwood Park.  Doors will open at 1:15. \n\n\n\nThe meeting will begin at 2 p.m. sharp with a presentation by Geoff Holroyd\, Chair of the Beaver Hills Bird Observatory. \n\n\n\nBusiness and elections will follow at 3 p.m. \n\n\n\nCoffee and tea will be served. Other treats will be welcome. \n\n\n\nRSVP is requested \n\n\n\nIf you register with your email\, we will send you the reports package a few days before the meeting so that you have time to review them. In your RSVP you can also request to receive a printed copy at the AGM.  \n\n\n\nYou can register your family members at the same time. \n\n\n\nYES\, I AM COMING TO THE AGM\n\n\n\nAlternatively\, you can phone JoAnne at  780-232-0733 to let her know you are coming.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/agm/
LOCATION:St. Thomas Anglican Church\, 4 Raven Drive\, Sherwood Park\, Alberta\, T8A 0C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250506T184732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T002339Z
UID:15240-1775988900-1776006000@waskahegantrail.ca
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:20260329T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
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:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250124T164530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164916Z
UID:14842-1773946800-1773952200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-march-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260315T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
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:20260308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20240328T201305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T003949Z
UID:13481-1772974800-1772980200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:2026 Hike Committee Meeting (ZOOM Web Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Hike leaders and any members who are interested in hike schedule or trail maintenance planning are getting together for a ZOOM meeting to develop the 2026 Spring-Summer (late April to early November) weekly hike schedule and associated train maintenance schedule. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Meeting\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHike Planning Schedule \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about the hike schedule\, let Lee know at hikes@waskahegantrail.ca \n\n\n\nHike Planning\n\n\n\nTo help with our planning we will use a file of past hikes. Choose one of these versions depending on which spreadsheet software you use:: \n\n\n\n\nHike_Planning_2026.xlsx (Microsoft Excel)\n\n\n\nApple Numbers (Macintosh\, iPhone\, iPad)\n\n\n\nOpenDocument Spreadsheet (Apache OpenOffice\, LibreOffice)\n\n\n\n\nAlternatively\, you can download the PDFs of the spreadsheet’s 2 tabs: \n\n\n\n“By Week”    “By Hike“ \n\n\n\nThe file has two tabs of the hike information: \n\n\n\nBy Week\n\n\n\nThis is the list of hikes\, by Guide Book page number. The columns on the right of “2026” show what the hike was in previous years. \n\n\n\nBy Hike\n\n\n\nThis is the list of hikes\, a by Guide Book page number. The columns on the right show when the hike was previously held and the name of the hike leader. Some hikes have been done with variations and these are noted. 
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2026-hike-committee-meeting-zoom-web-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee S.":MAILTO:lee.stickles@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260301T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250506T183134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182134Z
UID:15234-1772360100-1772377200@waskahegantrail.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250124T164557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164600Z
UID:14840-1771527600-1771533000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-february-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260215T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260201T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250215T095246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T222120Z
UID:14993-1769940900-1769958000@waskahegantrail.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260118T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250215T092753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T222024Z
UID:14987-1768731300-1768748400@waskahegantrail.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250124T164641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164643Z
UID:14838-1768503600-1768509000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-january-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260104T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250215T092655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T195202Z
UID:14985-1767521700-1767538800@waskahegantrail.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250118T182222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194146Z
UID:14797-1766312100-1766329200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Mill Creek Ravine in Mill Woods
DESCRIPTION:We will meet near the Mill Creek Ravine Trailhead at to SE corner 34 Street and 34 Avenue (Sliver Berry Road)\, with parking at the strip mall\, at about 10:15 a.m. The hike will leave promptly at 10:30\, following various routes through the ravine to the ‘Jackie Parker Park Pavilion’ then returning. This hike tends to be icy so having trax/spikes is recommended. Pictures from December 22nd\, 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 contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 2024\n\n\n\nMarch 2024\n\n\n\nOctober 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/mill-creek-ravine-in-mill-woods-12-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20251006T130004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T200744Z
UID:16265-1765102500-1765119600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Bunchberry Meadows/Tucker's Field
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy of Canada – Bunchberry Meadows site will reopen at the end of October 2025. It is a great area to hike anytime of year but especially nice during the winter. Pictures from February 5th\, 2023. \n\n\n\nWe’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 the trails Bunchberry Meadows Trails and if we have decent weather we’ll extend the hike into Tucker’s Field\, The UofA has a trail description of Bunchberry Meadows & Tucker’s Field\, albeit for skiing rather than hiking. \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 contact the Hike Leader\, Sherry K.\, at 780-233-2148. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes here: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 2023\n\n\n\nMarch 2020\n\n\n\nMarch 2019\n\n\n\nNovember 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/bunchberry-meadows-tuckers-field/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead\, Box 131\, Station Main\, Edmonton\, AB\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry K.":MAILTO:magically@shaw.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20240805T175938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T163040Z
UID:13936-1763892900-1763910000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Battery Creek Trails (+ Devon Golf Course River Loop)
DESCRIPTION:This is a new part of the River Valley Alliance trail system that will eventually connect Devon to Fort Saskatchewan – Devon’s new article. The River Valley Alliance web site provides a good overview of the trail Battery Creek Trail. \nThe hike will be ~9km. We’ll start by going from the trailhead to the current trail end & back (~1½km each way\, a bit longer if the stairs down to the platform at the bottom of the ravine are OK). Then it will be the section of the trail that connects to the Lion’s Campground in Devon where we’ll have lunch at the gazebo (~1¼km). After lunch we’ll follow the river side of the trail looping around the Devon Golf Course and back through the Lion’s Campground before returning to the parking lot at the trailhead. Pictures from December 17th\, 2023. \nWe’ll meet at the parking lot at the Battery Creek Trailhead (on Range Road 262 just off the new Devonian Trail from the lights on Highway 19) at about 10:15 a.m.. The hike will leave from the parking lot at 10:30. \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 contact the Hike Leader\, JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes here \n\nDecember 2023\nNovember 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/battery-creek-trails-devon-02-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250124T164501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164503Z
UID:14834-1763665200-1763670600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-november-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251109T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250215T153324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T162334Z
UID:14997-1762683300-1762700400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Happy Valley Trail (Camrose)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the trail head on on Valleyview Drive\, Camrose (plug 2403 Valleyview Drive into your GPS & the trail head is next to it) at 10:15 a.m. and the hike will leave from at 10:30. The pictures from July 28th\, 2024. \nWe typically hike the Stoney Creek area in mid-July when the cacti are in bloom. However an area landowner has setup the Happy Valley Trails and they are great year round. \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\, Irene M. at 780-679-2218. \n\n\nHike Report: Thirteen people came out for this hike. Here are the photos. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 2024\n\n\n\nMarch 2023\n\n\n\nJuly 2022
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/happy-valley-trail-camrose-2025-11/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Irene M.":MAILTO:malcolm@cable-lynx.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20250130T223451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T211829Z
UID:14920-1761728400-1761750000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Garage Day at Bulldog (if required)
DESCRIPTION:We will be cleaning up the equipment to get it ready for the next spring’s maintenance at our equipment storage facility is at Bulldog Self Storage – East (6805 – 82 Avenue). \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-garage-day-at-bulldog-10-2025/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251026T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20240819T154831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T213430Z
UID:14405-1761471900-1761490800@waskahegantrail.ca
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 October 20th\, 2024. \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). \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\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-rest-be-thankful-hill-10-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251019T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T170439
CREATED:20200315T204906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T233159Z
UID:6552-1760867100-1760886000@waskahegantrail.ca
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 6th\, 2019. \nWe’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. \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. \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nOctober 2019\nOctober 2017\n October 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/battle-river-a60-to-schnee-hill-10-2025/
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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