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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260118T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250215T092753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T222024Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260104T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250215T092655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T195202Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250118T182222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194146Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251109T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
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/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Irene M.":MAILTO:malcolm@cable-lynx.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
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/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251026T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251019T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250124T164433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164435Z
UID:14832-1760641200-1760646600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - October 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-october-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250130T002442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T155217Z
UID:14420-1760518800-1760540400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: 5th Annual Maintenance Weiner Roast at Mix Stopover
DESCRIPTION:Note: This year the Weiner roast will be at Mix Stopover\, as the trail there was cleared as part of the June maintenance for Kopp Lake … details to follow (updated 2025-10-06). \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-annual-maintenance-weiner-roast-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251005T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240612T221733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T184159Z
UID:13991-1759657500-1759676400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik A87 to Horseshoe Lake
DESCRIPTION:This 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 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A87’ at 10:00.  \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 May 5th\, 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 72-75 \, 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 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\nThe 2021 hike 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 was producing 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.”
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-a87-to-horseshoe-lake-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="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240528T162215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194246Z
UID:13842-1759309200-1759330800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Battle River A62 (Duhamel Campground) to RB Hill
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/trail-clearing-battle-river-a62-duhamel-campground-to-rb-hill/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250928T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240612T215934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T135854Z
UID:13984-1759052700-1759071600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Members Social & Short Hike on the Miquelon Park Trails (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:We are having the Members Social & hike at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. The hike will be a shorter one along the Miquelon Park Trails (likely the ‘Holdsworth Trail’) before returning for the Members Social. The pictures from the members BBQ & where the hike was to Erickson’s Culvert – May 26th\, 2024. \nNote: This is a members only event for WTA Members & Volunteers\, if you plan on attending the Members Social portion of the day please – \n\nRSVP by Wednesday\, September 24 to Anita P. by e-mail anitapiebiak@gmail.com or phone/text 780-524-9817\nbring your own lawn chairs\n\nWe’ll meet at the parking lot of the Miquelon Provincial Park office at 9:45a.m. (park’s office parking lot)\, with the hike leaving at 10:00 and we should be back by 12:00 to 12:30.. If you are planning to just attend the members Social portion after the hike\, that should start about 12:00. \nFor further information specific to Miquelon Lake Provincial Park\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book (page 69) or visit the Miquelon Lake Provincial Park web site. Anita P. will be coordinating the Members Social\, with Irene M. leading the short hike. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2024\nJune 2023\nSeptember 2022\nAugust 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/members-social-hike-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="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240528T162432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194055Z
UID:13850-1758704400-1758726000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Battle River A60 (Bittern Lake Crossing) to Schnee Hill
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/trail-clearing-battle-river-a60-bittern-lake-crossing-to-schnee-hill/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250921T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240819T151536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T004007Z
UID:14409-1758447900-1758466800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Saunders Lake 1-way (A33 to A29)
DESCRIPTION:This hike will be an 8 km 1-way\, follows the shoreline\, giving views of waterbirds and red tailed hawks\, with a deer being a bonus. In April we will have hiked the Southend of the lake (A33 to A30) while in August it was the northland (A29 to A30+). \nAt the end of the hike\, we’ll stop at Rig Hand Distillery for lunch (plus craft beer and mocktails). Rig Hand is only 300 meters from the trail head at A29. You can checkout the Rig Hand menu here –> at Rig Hand – Kitchen. It will be busy around Rig Hand on Sunday as they are hosting the 3rd annual  “Western Canadian Chainsaw Carving Championships” this weekend (September 18th-21st). \nWe’ll stop for an extended tea break at A30. Those not planning to head on to Rig Hand for lunch can have their standard trail lunch at A30 & return to A30 on their own.  \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside Rollyview Road at the end of Saunders Lake  at 9:45 a.m. (parking area across the highway). The hike will leave from ‘A33’ at 10:00\, after getting to A29 we will coordinate getting the drivers back to A33 to get their vehicles. The pictures from previous hikes – September 17th\, 2023 (Southend). and August 11th\, 2024 (Northend). \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. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\nAugust 2024 (Northland)\n\n\n\nSeptember 2023 (Southend)
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/saunders-lake-1-way-a33-to-a29-09-2025/
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="Stella C.":MAILTO:cormier.stella@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250124T164409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164411Z
UID:14830-1758222000-1758227400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - September 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-september-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:20250917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240902T234651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T193850Z
UID:14378-1758099600-1758121200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Ministok A87 (Spilstead Access) to Horseshoe Lake
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/trail-clearing-ministok-a87-spilstead-access-to-horseshoe-lake-tentative/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250914T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250130T001741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155240Z
UID:14000-1757843100-1757862000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Pipestone Creek (A53 to hill before A51)
DESCRIPTION:We re-established this fabulous hike a couple of years after doing a reroute around a landslide. After a few seasons of trail maintenance we are in pretty good shape but we would still recommend bringing your poles. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside A53 (Twp Rd 471/RR 232) (near the Big Lake Sod Farm) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A53’ at 10:00. The pictures from June 2nd\, 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\, page 43\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2024\nSeptember 2023\nJuly 2022\nAugust 2021\nSeptember 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/pipestone-creek-a53-to-hill-before-a51-09-2025/
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:20250910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250130T002605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T171618Z
UID:14412-1757494800-1757516400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: South Saunders Lake (if required)
DESCRIPTION:A separate maintenance wasn’t required as it was incorporated into maintenance for the Northland of Saunders Lake on August 20th. \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-south-saunders-lake-if-required/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250907T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240805T175255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T011724Z
UID:14292-1757238300-1757257200@waskahegantrail.ca
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. \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 May 7th\, 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 70-71\, or contact the Hike Leader Johanna F. by email or call 780-298-4119. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2023\nMay 2022\nMay 2017\nMay 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/north-miquelon-spilstead-access-a87-to-a86-09-2025/
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="Johanna F.":MAILTO:Johanna.Fischer@web.de
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250130T002627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T005409Z
UID:14370-1756890000-1756911600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Pipestone Creek (A53 to hill before A51)
DESCRIPTION:Note: we are likely doing Pipestone Creek on September 3rd but the schedule is still evolving. With the heat during the August 27th maintenance we were unable to complete the Ministik so Brad J. & Sherry K. will be going out on Tuesday (2nd) to finish. \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-pipestone-creek-a53-to-hill-before-a51/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250831T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240812T031908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T002945Z
UID:14325-1756633500-1756652400@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 11th\, 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 24-25\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Stella C. or call 587-879-2955. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \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-a30-08-2025/
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="Stella C.":MAILTO:cormier.stella@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250118T182956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T172148Z
UID:14374-1756285200-1756306800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Ministik A87 (Spilstead Access) to A86
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/trail-clearing-ministok-a87-spilstead-access-to-a86a/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250824T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20240819T032109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T025122Z
UID:14391-1756028700-1756047600@waskahegantrail.ca
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 18th\, 2024. \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 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-08-2025/
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="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250124T164347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164349Z
UID:14828-1755802800-1755808200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - August 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-august-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:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T085923
CREATED:20250130T002648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T002836Z
UID:14368-1755680400-1755702000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: North Saunders Lake
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nBTW – for those parking at the A29 end\, there has been a change and please park in the longer grass on the east side a little further down the road (a little closer to ‘Rig Hand Distillery‘). Do not drive on or park on the cut grass near the gate where we typically park. \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-north-saunders-lake/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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