• Pipestone Creek (A53 to hill before A51)

    We re-established this fabulous hike a couple of years after doing a reroute around a landslide. That reroute is still being worked on & we will soon have to do more but its a great hike, very scenic. We'll meet at the trail head beside A53 (Twp Rd 471/RR 232) (near the Big Lake Sod ... Read more

  • South Coal Lake – Kjorlein Corner (A45) to Wetaskiwin Pumping Station (A46)

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

    We'll meet at the trail head beside "A45" (Kjorlien Corner on the bend at Township Road 473 / Range Road 232) at 9:45a.m.. The hike will leave from 'A45' at 10:00, going down towards Coal Lake then south to the pumping station for the Wetaskiwin Water Treatment Plant. Pictures from July 27th, 2025. If you ... Read more

  • Postponed Trail Clearing: West Battle River (A57 to Schnee Hill) – Rescheduled to July 15th

    Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. If you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. Please bring your lunch, water, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. Note: The trail maintenance crew are ... Read more

  • Postponed Partridge Hill/Ross Creek A111 to A109 – Rescheduled to July 12th

    This is a nice easy section that is popular for birds and one of our few remaining complete sections in the Ross Creek, Partridge Hill & Pleasantview areas. We'll meet at the trail head beside "A111" (just after crossing Ross Creek on RR 220 when going from Twp Rd 540 towards Twp Rd 542) at ... Read more

  • Trail Clearing: Hastings Lake – A97 to A96 and A91 to A92 – Tentative

    Note: this will be partial maintenance on two nearby sections off trail - Hastings Lake A97 to A95 Hike & Allen Nature Trail maintenance is predominately A97-A96 (~2km) the landowner does most of the maintenance on the Allen Nature Trail, but we will assist (if needed) A96-A95 is all along a little used country road, ... Read more

  • Shirley Lake Trail (Elk Island)

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

    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. We 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 ... Read more

  • Hastings Lake (A97 to A95) and Allen Nature Trail

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

    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. We'll meet at the trail head at "A97" ... Read more

  • Trail Clearing: Fort Ethier / Bigstone Creek (A48 towards ‘D’) – Tentative

    Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. If you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. Please bring your lunch, water, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. Note: The trail maintenance crew are ... Read more

  • Partridge Hill/Ross Creek A111 to A109

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

    This is a nice easy section that is popular for birds and one of our few remaining complete sections in the Ross Creek, Partridge Hill & Pleasantview areas. We'll meet at the trail head beside "A111" (just after crossing Ross Creek on RR 220 when going from Twp Rd 540 towards Twp Rd 542) at ... Read more