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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260705T094500
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SUMMARY:Hastings Lake (A97 to A95) and Allen Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful full hike will go through a combination of forest & farmland\, with lunch at the historic St. Margaret’s Church on the edge of Hastings Lake. At the church we’ll connect with the Allen Nature Trail (thanks Jeff & Marja). The pictures from August 24th\, 2025. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head at “A97” (intersection of Township Road 520 & Range Road 203) at 9:45 a.m. (please park on RR203 on the north side to Twp Rd 520). The hike will leave from ‘A97’ at 10:00. \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 80-81\, or contact the Hike Leader\,  Anita P.  \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes: \n\n\n\nAugust 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 2024\n\n\n\nJune 2022\n\n\n\nJuly 2021\n\n\n\nJuly 2019\n\n\n\nAugust 2018\n\n\n\nJuly 2017\n\n\n\nJune 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/hastings-lake-a97-to-a95-and-allen-nature-trail-07-2026/
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="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T204252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T180436Z
UID:16331-1783501200-1783522800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Fort Ethier / Bigstone Creek (A48 towards ‘D’) – 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-07/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T143612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T225410Z
UID:15503-1783849500-1783868400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stoney Creek
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 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 56-57\, or contact the Hike Leader Elizabeth B.\, at 780-672-2873. \n\n\n\nNote: Elizabeth is looking for a Co-Leader for this hike\, so if you are looking to gain some experience leading a hike please email Elizabeth at mekbagdan@gmail.com or Lee at hikes@waskahegantrail.ca. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\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-07-2026/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth B.":MAILTO:mekbagdan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T204551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T230855Z
UID:16335-1784106000-1784127600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Hastings Lake A94-A93 and A98-Park Gates – Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Note: this will be partial maintenance on two nearby sections off trail – \n\nHastings Lake Motet Hill Hike (A91 to A94)\n\ntoday’s maintenance will be A94-A93 (~2km)\nlast month we did maintenance for A91-A92\nA92-A93 & A94-A92 is all along a little used country road\, no maintenance required\n\n\nA98 to Meadow Shelter Hike –\n\ntoday’s maintenance will be A98-Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Gates (just over 1km)\nfrom the park gates to Meadow Shelter it is all along public trails within the park\, no maintenance required\n\n\nA99 to Meadow Shelter Hike – if enough people\n\nif we have enough people we may mow from A99-Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Gates (just under 2km) for an early November hike\nfrom the park gates to Meadow Shelter it is all along public trails within the park\, no maintenance required\nthis is a heavily used section of the trail so maintenance tends to be more of a ‘nice to have’ rather than ‘essential’\n\n\n\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/2025-mtc-09/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T143149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T025429Z
UID:15326-1784454300-1784473200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Fort Ethier / Bigstone Creek (A48 towards ‘D’)
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 May 25th\, 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 40-41\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2025\nAugust 2023\nSeptember 2022\nJune 2021\nOctober 2018\nSeptember 2017\nAugust 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/fort-ethier-bigstone-creek-a48-towards-d-07-2026/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T204417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T231255Z
UID:16333-1784710800-1784732400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Pipestone Creek (A49 to hill just after A51) – 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-08/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260726T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T184826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T174313Z
UID:15405-1785059100-1785078000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Shirley Lake Trail (Elk Island)
DESCRIPTION:We are going to take advantage this summers “Canada Strong Pass ” which gives everyone free access the the NationalParks\, including Elk Island\, from June 19th to September 7th. \nWe will meet at the Tawayik Lake parking lot (~6½km north of the Yellowhead\, past the park gates) at 9:45 a.m.\, with the hike leaving at 10:00. We’ll then follow the “Shirley Lake Trail ” (largely trails 2 & 3) with lunch at the campground beside Oster Lake and continuing to the parking lot.  Pictures from September 10th\, 2017. \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 94-95\, or contact the Hike Leader Johanna F. by email or call 780-298-4119. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/shirley-lakel-07-2026/
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="Johanna F.":MAILTO:Johanna.Fischer@web.de
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T144148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T211457Z
UID:15341-1785663900-1785682800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hastings Lake to Mottet Hill
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\, Peter K.. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2025\nOctober 2024\nAugust 2024\nMay 2023\nMay 2019\nJune 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/hastings-lake-to-mottet-hill-08-2026/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter K.":MAILTO:gpeterk2018@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T204736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T231334Z
UID:16337-1785920400-1785942000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Gwynne Section – 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-10/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260809T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T143050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T001714Z
UID:13999-1786268700-1786287600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Pipestone Creek (A49 to hill just after A51)
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 Elizabeth B.\, at 780-672-2873. \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nMay 2024 \nOctober 2023 \nSeptember 2021\nJune 2018\nJuly 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/pipestone-creek-a49-to-hill-just-after-a51-08-2026/
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="Elizabeth B.":MAILTO:mekbagdan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T205814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T231356Z
UID:16343-1786525200-1786546800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: North Miquelon – A86 (Former Store) to A85 (Miquelon Park) – 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-13/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T143411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T174515Z
UID:15393-1786873500-1786892400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wood Bison Trail (Elk Island)
DESCRIPTION:We are going to take advantage this summers “Canada Strong Pass ” which gives everyone free access the the NationalParks\, including Elk Island\, from June 19th to September 7th. \nWe will meet at the Wood Bison parking lot (south of the Yellowhead & the road along the fence for ~½km\, not through the main park entrance) at 9:45 a.m.\, with the hike leaving at 10:00. We’ll then follow the “Wood Bison Trail ” (trail 11) with lunch along the trail and continuing to the parking lot. The hike is a bit on the longer side (~16km) but relatively flat.  Pictures from August 20th\, 2017. \nFun bison facts – \n\nElk Island represents the southern extent of the historic range of Wood Bison and the northern extent of the Plains bison range. So\, this is an area where the two subspecies naturally co-existed.\nWood bison are the largest land animals in North America\, weighing ~900 Kg or ~1 ton. They are bigger than plains bison because they consume a lower quality diet that is composed of plants that are not easy to digest. The larger amount allows for a larger digestive tract to allow the wood bison to get the most out of these poor food sources.\nDuring the calving period so keep your eyes out for little red calves. Also\, don’t be alarmed if the females look skinny and sickly. They are recovering from the winter and giving birth.\nIf the bison are be shedding (contributing to their sickly appearances) – keep your eyes out for clumps of fur\, sometimes they even shed in “mats” which can be 1-m long. If you find some it is very soft.\nBison are classically thought of as grazers (eating just grasses and sedges)\, but during the spring they take advantage of the highly nutritious and easily digestible new growth on shrubs\, trees\, and herbs. So\, if you see the bison pay attention to what they’re eating.\nIf you want to challenge yourselves\, it’s possible to tell the difference between winter and spring/summer dung paddies –\n\nSummer dung is in a large wet mound or completely flattened\nWinter dung is rounder like a loaf of bread and may come apart in sectionsThe difference arises from the bison eating fresh\, wet plant material in the spring/summer but eat dead grasses and sedges in the winter. The dried bison dung paddies are great fire starters and smell amazing. \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 94-95\, or contact the Hike Leader Johanna F. by email or call 780-298-4119. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nAugust 2017\nMay 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/wood-bison-08-2026/
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="Johanna F.":MAILTO:Johanna.Fischer@web.de
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T205949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T231610Z
UID:16345-1787130000-1787151600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Ministik Bird Sanctuary (A88 to Fire Tower) – 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-14/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T141914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T161053Z
UID:15323-1787478300-1787497200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Gwynne Section
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. 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 Jacky R.. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2025\nSeptember 2024\nSeptember 2023\nAugust 2022\nOctober 2020\nSeptember 2019\nOctober 2018\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/gwynne-section-08-2026/
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="Jacky R.":MAILTO:jjan5900@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260830T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T141849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T025526Z
UID:15310-1788083100-1788102000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:North Miquelon - A86 (Former Store) to A85 (Miquelon Park)
DESCRIPTION:The hike will start beside the site of the former store (A86)\, initially going past a new pond that cut through our trail\, then on to St. FX Lookout\, Erickson’s Curvert and into Miquelon Provincial Park where we’ll stop for lunch at one of the campsites. The beavers are always active around the new pond\, so the first ¾km may have some deadfall to step-over\, even within hours of trail maintenance\, but after that it will be smooth sailing. Pictures from May 11th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nThere is limited parking at the trailhead so we’ll meet at the parking lot at the Spilstead Community Hall at 9:45. (~3km from the away). To minimize the number of vehicles near the trailhead we may carpool from the community hall & we’ll leave from the community hall promptly at 10:00.  \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\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMay 2025\n\n\n\nSeptember 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nAugust 2022\n\n\n\nAugust 2020\n\n\n\nJuly 2017\n\n\n\nJuly 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/north-miquelon-a86-former-store-to-a85-miquelon-park-08-2026/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T210150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T231655Z
UID:16347-1788339600-1788361200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: South Miquelon (A84 towards ‘D’) 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-15/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260906T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T141638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T025622Z
UID:16117-1788687900-1788703200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik Bird Sanctuary (A88 to Fire Tower)
DESCRIPTION: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 handy. The pictures from September 12th\, 2021. \nWe’ll meet from the trail head on Township Road 510 (just under 1 km west of the Range Road 210 junction) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A88’ (UofA Access) at 10:00 where we will go past several small lakes towards\, including what many maps list as ‘red chair lookout’. \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 74-75\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-bird-sanctuary-a88-to-fire-tower-09-2026/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T210411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T231754Z
UID:16349-1788944400-1788966000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Ministik Berg & Nature Conservancy Trails – 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-16/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260913T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251125T223030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T150022Z
UID:15502-1789292700-1789311600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Blackfoot (A98 to Meadow  Shelter)
DESCRIPTION:A great hike as most trails will have wide paths allow the hikers to socialize. There may even be the occasional hawk\, some chickadees and hopefully sand cranes. The hike start from the WTA Connector trail at A98 and loop through Blackfoot with lunch at Meadow Shelter. The pictures from July 20th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head at the trail head at “A98” (intersection of Township Road 520 & Range Road 203 – at the end of RR 203) (intersection of Township Road 520 & Range Road 203 – at the end of RR 203) at 9:45 a.m. The hike will leave from ‘A98’ at 10:00. \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\nJuly 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 2019\n\n\n\nJuly 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/blackfoot-a98-to-meadow-shelter-09-2026/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T205637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T231518Z
UID:16341-1789549200-1789570800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Northend Saunders Lake (A29 to A30+) – Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Note: As part of the northend Saunders Lake maintenance we mow from A30 towards A33 for a lunch spot. if we have have time (& a big enough crew) we will also mow to there next stile (also towards A33) which will also cover the Southend Saunders Lake trail for a hike next April. \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/2025-mtc-12/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20240805T170112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T150542Z
UID:14263-1789897500-1789916400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:South Miquelon (A84 towards ‘D’)
DESCRIPTION: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). “Ministik” means island in Nehiyawewin (Cree). \nWe tend to follow the ‘blue’ route around the edge of Miquelon Lake and into the park where we hooked up with the park trails before looping back via the ‘yellow’ route. Don’t forget to look for the old rusted out car near the first field. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside “A84” where Township Road 491A (Rabbit Run Road) meets Range Road 203\, at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A84’ at 10:00. The pictures from August 27th\, 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 66-67\, or contact the Hike Leader Johanna F. by email or call 780-298-4119. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nAugust 2023\nJuly 2023\nOctober 2022\nJuly 2021\nSeptember 2019\nAugust 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/south-miquelon-a84-towards-d-09-2026/
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="Johanna F.":MAILTO:Johanna.Fischer@web.de
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260927T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T140238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155024Z
UID:15365-1790502300-1790521200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik Berg & Nature Conservancy Trails
DESCRIPTION:The hike is through the Ministik Bird Sanctuary and a bit beyond\, much of which is the ‘Ball Berg’ section that was donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada by the Ball family. 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’ to the NCC trails. \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\, Delaney S. \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJune 2025\n\n\n\nSeptember 2024\n\n\n\nSeptember 2022\n\n\n\nJune 2022\n\n\n\nJune 2021\n\n\n\nSeptember 2020\n\n\n\nOctober 2018\n\n\n\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-berg-nature-conservancy-trails-09-2026/
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="Delaney S.":MAILTO:delaney.schlemko@natureconservancy.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T210907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152148Z
UID:16353-1790758800-1790780400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Battle River (A60) to Schnee Hill – 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-18/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261004T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T141715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T232004Z
UID:15596-1791107100-1791126000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Northend Saunders Lake (A29 to A30+)
DESCRIPTION:Always good late summer hike along Saunders Lake (berries ?)\, from the northland (A29) to to a little past A30. Hopefully with the start of the bird migration and great for nature lovers. The hike will be ~10km. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside at “A29” along Range Road 244A (at the bend in the road ~100m after “Rig Hand”) at 9:45 a.m.. \nNote: there has been a change to where we can park. Please park in the longer grass on the east side a little further down the road (closer to ‘Rig Hand’). Do not drive on or park on the cut grass near the gate where we typically park. \nThe hike will leave from ‘A29’ at 10:00.  Rig Hand is open until 14:00 on Sunday so some of us may drop in for a quick drink  after the hike. The pictures from August 31st\, 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 24-25\,\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645 \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\nAugust 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 2024\n\n\n\nAugust 2023\n\n\n\nAugust 2022\n\n\n\nSeptember 2021\n\n\n\nAugust 2020\n\n\n\nOctober 2019\n\n\n\nAugust 2019\n\n\n\nJuly 2017\n\n\n\nAugust 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/northend-saunders-lake-a29-to-a30-10-2026/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T211358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152322Z
UID:16355-1791363600-1791385200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful Hill – 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-19/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152652Z
UID:16357-1791968400-1791990000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Annual Maintenance Weiner Roast at Mix or Hughston Stopover
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-20/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261018T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T141129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T161643Z
UID:16139-1792316700-1792335600@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 May 24th\, 2026. \n\n\n\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. \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\nMay 2026\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-10-2026/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250916T144412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T173031Z
UID:16135-1792921500-1792940400@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 26th\, 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). \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\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-rest-be-thankful-hill-10-2026/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary M.":MAILTO:marypatmac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20251004T212110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152848Z
UID:16359-1793178000-1793199600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Garage Day at Bulldog (if needed)
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-21/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261108T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152539
CREATED:20250917T231235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T020322Z
UID:16239-1794132900-1794150000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wanisan Stopover Hike and Social (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:The Wanisan Lake Hike and Social celebrates the end of the summer season with a hike and social at the Wanisan Stopover. The hike will be around 6 km along the edge of the lake and into the Blackfoot Recreation Area\, following the Yellow route. If there is no snow or ice\, we may do a bit of the Blue route.  \n\n\n\nRSVP is required. Please contact  Anita P. to let us know you are coming\, by Wednesday\, November 4th. \n\n\n\nWe provide the chili\, cornbread\, and marshmallows. There will be a campfire. \n\n\n\n\nBring your bowl and utensils and chair.\n\n\n\nBe prepared to assist with carrying in the food. The distance from the parking to the stopover is just over 1 km.\n\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. Pictures from October 27th\, 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 84-85.  Anita P. will be coordinating the Members Social\, with TBD. coordinating the hike. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous fall social & hike: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 2024\n\n\n\nNovember 2023
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/wanisan-stopover-hike-and-social-members-only/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Membership Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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