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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T094500
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SUMMARY:Hastings Lake to Mottet Hill –  No Motet Hill hike\, we are looking at alternative ones anywhere ...
DESCRIPTION:Note (updated 2026-07-16\, 16:30MT) – the trail to Motet was still too wet for maintenance so we will not be hiking there. During the next week\, some of our leaders will the scouting the public trails from the to see they have sufficiently dried out from the recent rain/flooding. We will update the website if an alternate hike will occur. \n \nThis 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/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter K.":MAILTO:gpeterk2018@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260809T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T013312Z
CREATED:20250916T143050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T013312Z
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:20260617T130427Z
CREATED:20251004T204736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T130427Z
UID:16337-1786525200-1786546800@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/
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:20260815T153731Z
CREATED:20250916T141914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T153731Z
UID:15323-1786873500-1786892400@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\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \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="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T153536Z
CREATED:20251004T204113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T153536Z
UID:16329-1787130000-1787151600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: West Battle River (A57 to Schnee Hill) – Rescheduled from June 17th
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from June 17th due to the amount of rain in the area. The hike schedule had also been adjusted. \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-6/
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:20260822T002551Z
CREATED:20250916T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002551Z
UID:15303-1787478300-1787497200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:West Battle River (A57 towards Schnee Hill)
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful section of the trail along Battle River\, going east from Gwynne.  It has a little bit of everything\, including passing by what used to be the historic Low’s Crossing (well historic from a WTA perspective). Checkout Gene Miskiw’s “The Battle Bridge Story” with loads of pictures he’s shared with us at the AGM a few years ago (“The Battle Bridge Story” and more). Unfortunately\, the combination of age & changes to navigable water regulations forced us to remove it\, which Karen Bell documented as “A Bridge too Far”. A sad day for us all\, but a reminder to the dedication and ingenuity of the original WTA members. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head “A57” on Highway 822 (bend near the top of the hill after the tracks & river) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A57’ at 10:00. The pictures from May 18th\, 2025. \nNote: we will be going as far as the bluff ~1km before Schnee Hill\, as the section of trees just after the bluff is notorious for wasps in August. If we redo the hike in the spring we’ll go all the way to Schnee Hill. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 48-49\,\, or contact the Hike Leader JoAnne B. & Lee S. by email or call 780-487-0645. \n \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nMay 2025\nAugust 2024\nOctober 2021\nAugust 2021\nMay 2018\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/west-battle-river-a57-to-schnee-hill-06-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260830T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260829T002739Z
CREATED:20260829T002732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002739Z
UID:17299-1788083100-1788102000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Shoreline Trails (Elk Island)
DESCRIPTION:We are still trying 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. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the Astotin Lake Area parking lot (~14½km 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 “Shoreline Trails” that follow the original road around Astotin Lake (~6km for the main #10 Trail plus ~2km with the side trails). \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\, Sherry K.\, at 780-233-2148.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/shoreline-trails-elk-island/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry K.":MAILTO:magically@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T130648Z
CREATED:20251004T205949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T130648Z
UID:16345-1788339600-1788361200@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/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260906T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260905T173641Z
CREATED:20250916T184826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T173641Z
UID:15405-1788687900-1788706800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Shirley Lake Trail (Elk Island) - trail is still closed
DESCRIPTION:Note: the Shirley Lake Trail at Elk Island is still closed for maintenance so the hike will be canceled. The “Canada Strong Pass” program for park access ends on Monday so the hike won’t be rescheduled. Unfortunately we don’t have an alternate hike available this weekend. (updated – 2026-09-05 11:40MT) \nWe 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/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Johanna F.":MAILTO:Johanna.Fischer@web.de
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20251125T231754Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260913T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260902T225224Z
CREATED:20250916T141638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T225224Z
UID:16117-1789292700-1789308000@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/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20251125T231518Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T020546Z
CREATED:20230218T201818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T020546Z
UID:11086-1789671600-1789677000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - September 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 email Anita 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-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260905T172656Z
CREATED:20251125T223030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T172656Z
UID:15502-1789897500-1789916400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Pipestone Creek (A49 to hill just after A51)
DESCRIPTION:With all of the rainouts we had this season that have impacted the maintenance & hike schedule we are going to redo the August Pipestone Creek hike. \n\n\n\nWe should have a good selection of wild flowers\, as we follow Pipestone Creek through some old growth forest & along some cattle farms.  \n\n\n\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. \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 42-43\, or contact the Hike Leader JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \n\n\n\nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMay 2024 \n\n\n\nOctober 2023 \n\n\n\nSeptember 2021\n\n\n\nJune 2018\n\n\n\nJuly 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/pipestone-a49-a51-09-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260927T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260302T155024Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T232128Z
CREATED:20251004T210907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T232128Z
UID:16353-1790758800-1790780400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Battle River (A60) to Schnee Hill – Tentative
DESCRIPTION:We won’t have the mowers to do a full maintenance but we will do a special maintenance to address some stiles that need repair\, clean up an area where the landowner put in a new field and a section we missed earlier this years at Schnee Hill. \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-18/
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:20260917T012232Z
CREATED:20250916T141129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T012232Z
UID:16139-1791107100-1791126000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Waskehegan Staging to Meadow Shelter (Cooking Lake Provincial Park)
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 go from the Waskehegan Staging parking lot and mostly following the Lost Lake trail to Meadow Shelter. Pictures from June 20\, 2020. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head at the trail head at the Waskehegan Staging Parking Lot (Cooking Lake Provincial Park) at 9:45 a.m. The hike will leave from the parking lot 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 is the story of aprevious hike: \n\n\n\nJune 2020
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/waskehegan-staging-10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T232354Z
CREATED:20251004T211358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T232354Z
UID:16355-1791363600-1791385200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful Hill – Tentative
DESCRIPTION:We should have the mowers back by October 7th to do a full maintenance but if not we’ll defer until the 14th or 21st. \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-19/
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:20251006T152652Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261018T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T012400Z
CREATED:20250916T141715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T012400Z
UID:15596-1792316700-1792335600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:West Battle River (A57 towards Schnee Hill)
DESCRIPTION:We ran into an equipment issue during maintenance for the Saunders Lake hike that had been scheduled\, so we are going to redo the August Schnee Hill hike. \nA wonderful section of the trail along Battle River\, going east from Gwynne.  It has a little bit of everything\, including passing by what used to be the historic Low’s Crossing (well historic from a WTA perspective). Checkout Gene Miskiw’s “The Battle Bridge Story” with loads of pictures he’s shared with us at the AGM a few years ago (“The Battle Bridge Story” and more). Unfortunately\, the combination of age & changes to navigable water regulations forced us to remove it\, which Karen Bell documented as “A Bridge too Far”. A sad day for us all\, but a reminder to the dedication and ingenuity of the original WTA members. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head “A57” on Highway 822 (bend near the top of the hill after the tracks & river) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A57’ at 10:00. The pictures from Ausust 23rdt\, 2026. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 48-49\,\, or contact the Hike Leader JoAnne B. & Lee S. by email or call 780-487-0645. \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\n\n\nAugust 2026\n\n\n\nMay 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 2024\n\n\n\nOctober 2021\n\n\n\nAugust 2021\n\n\n\nMay 2018\n\n\n\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/a57-schnee-hill-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260228T173031Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary M.":MAILTO:marypatmac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20251006T152848Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261108T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260303T020322Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Membership Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T020714Z
CREATED:20230218T201839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T020714Z
UID:11088-1795114800-1795120200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - November 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 email Anita 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-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261122T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T232742Z
CREATED:20250916T140701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T232742Z
UID:16126-1795342500-1795359600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Devon Voyager Park / Lion’s Campground
DESCRIPTION: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 “Walking Trails Marketplace” on the way back to the vehicles. The hike will be about 10.5 km long\, leaving from the parking lot at Voyager Park (Parking Lot “B”\, just above the the boat launch bottom of the hill on Saskatchewan Avenue) at about 10:15 a.m. with the hike starting at 10:30. Pictures from November\, 24th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit this webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, consult the Waskahegan Trail Guide Book (pages 118 & 119). For further information specific to this hike contact the Hike Leader\, Frank P. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 2024\n\n\n\nJune 2020\n\n\n\nOctober 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/devon-voyager-park-lions-campground/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261206T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260926T170413Z
CREATED:20250215T153655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T170413Z
UID:14998-1796552100-1796569200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Islet Lake Staging Area to Lost Lake Shelter (Hike or Ski)
DESCRIPTION: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 from the parking lot at 10:30\, heading towards the Lost Lake Shelter for lunch and then return. The pictures from December 8th\, 2024. As an added bonus\, Peter K. has volunteered to lead a those interested in skiing the trail 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\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 86-87\, or contact the Hike Leader Johanna F. (780-298-4119) regarding the hike or Peter K (780-660-5116) for more information on the skiing. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 2024\n\n\n\nOctober 2022\n\n\n\nOctober 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/islet-lake-staging-area-to-lost-lake-shelter-12-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261220T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260311T003410Z
CREATED:20260311T003233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T003410Z
UID:16255-1797761700-1797778800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Northeast River Valley Park - Tentative
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe’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 153th Avenue) at 10:15am and the hike will start at 10:30. The route will go through the park trails and follow the river valley trails towards Hermitage Park. \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\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes here: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 2025\n\n\n\nJanuary 2024
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/northeast-river-valley-park-12-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead\, Box 131\, Station Main\, Edmonton\, AB\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270110T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260926T234607Z
CREATED:20240805T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T234607Z
UID:13927-1799576100-1799593200@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 16th\, 2026. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, 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 2026\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-01-2027/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="John S.":MAILTO:jscotvold@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T020952Z
CREATED:20240322T015146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T020952Z
UID:13416-1800558000-1800563400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - January 2027
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 email Anita 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-june-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270124T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T232616Z
CREATED:20250215T092655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T232616Z
UID:14985-1800785700-1800802800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Devon Ravine Trails
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe 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 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\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 Frank P. \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-01-2027/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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