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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261122T101500
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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/
LOCATION:AB
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
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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/
LOCATION:AB
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
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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
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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 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/
LOCATION:AB
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/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260310T183016Z
CREATED:20240216T113633Z
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UID:11137-1801995300-1802012400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Laurier Park to Whitemud Park via Hawrelak Park Footbridge - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:An exciting winter hike through the river valley parks with the added bonus of the annual Silver Skate Festival (snow sculptures & food pavilions).  \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet in the parking lot at Whitemud Park (on Fox Drive\, turn north on Keillor Road and turn into the first parking lot). Be there at 10:15 a.m. for a hike start time at 10:30. The pictures from February 15th\, 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 (pages 14-15) or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nNote: the direction we go will depend on where the Silver Skate Festival is this year as that is where we will stop for lunch. Traditional it has been at Hawrelak Park but while it was closed for renovations the Silver Skate Festival is temporarily relocating to Laurier Park. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 2026\n\n\n\nFebruary 2024\n\n\n\nFebruary 2023\n\n\n\nFebruary 2022\n\n\n\nFebruary 2020\n\n\n\nFebruary 2018\n\n\n\nFebruary 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/whitemud-park-to-laurier-park-02-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T235826Z
CREATED:20251006T130004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T235826Z
UID:16265-1803204900-1803222000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Bunchberry Meadows/Tucker's Field
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy of Canada – Bunchberry Meadows is a great area to hike anytime of year but especially nice during the winter. Pictures from December 7th\, 2025. \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\, Frank P. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes here: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 2025\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-02-2027/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry K.":MAILTO:magically@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270307T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T231412Z
CREATED:20240602T221822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T231412Z
UID:13879-1804414500-1804431600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Blackfoot Lake Staging in Blackfoot Rec. Area - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the parking lot at the Blackfoot Lake Staging Area at 10:15 a.m. the hike will leave at 10:30 a.m. Irene will be leading the hike & Scotty will maintain the fire at the shelter. The pictures from March 1st\, 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 (pages 88-89)\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 2026\n\n\n\nOctober 2019\n\n\n\nApril 2018\n\n\n\nJanuary 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/blackfoot-lake-staging-03-2027/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Irene M.":MAILTO:malcolm@cable-lynx.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260918T235011Z
CREATED:20260309T003956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T235011Z
UID:16718-1805029200-1805034600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:2027 Hike Committee Meeting ("Google Meets" Meeting) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Hike leaders and any members who are interested in hike schedule or trail maintenance planning are getting together for a “Google Meets” meeting to develop the 2027 Spring-Summer (late April to early November) weekly hike schedule and associated train maintenance schedule. \n\n\n\nJoin Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHike Planning Schedule \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about the hike schedule\, let Lee know at hikes@waskahegantrail.ca \n\n\n\nHike Planning\n\n\n\nTo help with our planning we will use a file of past hikes. Choose one of these versions depending on which spreadsheet software you use: \n\n\n\n\nHike_Planning_2027.xlsx (Microsoft Excel)\n\n\n\nApple Numbers (Macintosh\, iPhone\, iPad)\n\n\n\nOpenDocument Spreadsheet (Apache OpenOffice\, LibreOffice)\n\n\n\n\nAlternatively\, you can download the PDFs of the spreadsheet’s 2 tabs: \n\n\n\n“By Week” “By Hike“ \n\n\n\nThe file has two tabs of the hike information: \n\n\n\nBy Week\n\n\n\nThis is the list of hikes\, by Guide Book page number. The columns on the right of “2027” show what the hike was in previous years. \n\n\n\nBy Hike\n\n\n\nThis is the list of hikes\, a by Guide Book page number. The columns on the right show when the hike was previously held and the name of the hike leader. Some hikes have been done with variations and these are noted. 
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2027-hike-committee-meeting-google-web-meeting/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T021114Z
CREATED:20240322T015018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T021114Z
UID:13419-1805396400-1805401800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - March 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-july-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270321T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T235546Z
CREATED:20240203T203043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T235546Z
UID:13228-1805624100-1805641200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:St. Albert Trails
DESCRIPTION:This weeks hike will be in St. Albert along both sides of the Sturgeon River. The city trail is well-developed and maintained year-round\, so it’s a good choice during March. \n\n\n\nSt. Albert has a great trail system. They are likely to be cleared but throw your grippers in your car just in case. If the coming storm stays longer than predicted\, updates including cancellation\, will be communicated. Washrooms are available at St. Albert Place (5 St. Anne Street\, St. Albert). Please meet in front of the main doors for St. Albert Place (south side of the building) at 10:15. The hike will leave promptly at 10:30\, total length will be 8-9 km\, and pictures from March 15th\, 2026. There is a huge free parking lot at St. Albert Place. \n\n\n\nAs an aside\, Frank leads a historical tour of St. Albert. A small portion of this hike will follow this program with Frank pointing out a few highlights of his “historical tour” of St. Albert. \n\n\n\nIIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes web page for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, page 125 or contact the Hike Leader Frank P. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 2026\n\n\n\nApril 2025\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nMarch 2019\n\n\n\nApril 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/st-albert-trails-03-2027/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Frank P.":MAILTO:orgbio@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270404T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260926T170510Z
CREATED:20250423T170245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T170510Z
UID:15183-1806831900-1806850800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wanisan Lake (A99 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 trail at A99\, past Wanisan Stopover and intoBlackfoot with lunch at Meadow Shelter. The pictures from March 29th\, 2026. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head at the trail head at A99 (at the end of on Range Road 204) at 9:45 a.m. The hike will leave from ‘A99’ 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 Leader Johanna F. by email or call 780-298-4119. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 2026\n\n\n\nJuly 2024\n\n\n\nMarch 2023\n\n\n\nMarch 2022
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/blackfoot-a99-to-meadow-shelter-04-2027/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270418T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T232846Z
CREATED:20260917T224310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T232846Z
UID:17538-1808043300-1808060400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Devon's Prospectors Point Park - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:While not part of the Waskahegan Trail\, we will take the Devonian Trail from Twp 512 by Hwy 60 to Prospectors Point Park on the river. The pictures from November 10th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nFunded in partnership with the River Valley Alliance\, the County’s newest trail is almost complete. The 6km trail spans from Prospectors’ Point to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden (formerly the Devonian Botanical Garden). \n\n\n\nWe will meet at 10:15 with the hike starting at 10:30. The hike will start at the non-boardwalk section at Twp 512 (Banksiana Road) off Hwy 60 (Devonian Way) at 10:30 and go east by acreages and through the woods turning south to the river. Please park close to the ‘super mailboxes’ on Twp 512 to avoid traffic coming off Hwy 60. We travel high in the hills along the river to Prospectors Point Day Use Area at Hwy 60 where we have lunch before returning. \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: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 2024\n\n\n\nMay 2020\n\n\n\nMarch 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/devons-prospectors-point-park-04-2027/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270425T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260310T193042Z
CREATED:20230607T135310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193042Z
UID:12599-1808646300-1808665200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful Hill - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Traditionally this was our first out of town hike of the season & a glorious way to start spring … and for the past few years we’ve also added it to our fall schedule\, providing another chance at an out of town hike before winter hits. \nThe hike follows the Battle River east towards Stoney Creek and Camrose. It starts by following the river\, low in the valley across open grassland\, but eventually winds its way up out of the valley\, stepping over a field of crocuses\, then into woods and gulleys\, and ending at the top of “Rest & Be Thankful” hill. There we stop to eat our lunches\, thankful for the spectacular views. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head Duhamel (Ross Flats) Campground (at Range Road 212C just off Highway 21 & the campground is no longer in operation). The hike will leave from ‘A62’ at 10:00. The pictures from April 26\, 2026 *. \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\, TBD\, \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2026 *\n\n\n\nApril 2025\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nMay 2022\n\n\n\nApril 2019\n\n\n\nMay 2017\n\n\n\nMay 2015
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/east-battle-river-duhamel-to-rb-hill-04-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270502T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260311T000029Z
CREATED:20230717T164736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T000029Z
UID:12724-1809251100-1809270000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik Berg to Williams Lake - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The hike is through the Ministik Bird Sanctuary (A89A to A88) and a bit beyond to Williams Lake (“Red Chair Lookout”). 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’ & across Township Road 510 to Williams Lake. \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\, TBD\, \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJune 2025\n\n\n\nJune 2022\n\n\n\nJune 2021\n\n\n\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-berg-05-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270509T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T171145Z
CREATED:20230926T002837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T171145Z
UID:12968-1809857700-1809874800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik Bird Sanctuary (A88 to Fire Tower) (10:30 Start) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Since this is Mother’s Day\, we’ll start with the ‘Mother’s Day Breakfast’ at the  Spilstead Community Hall  (20502 Township Road 502\, corner of Township Road 502/Range Road 205)\, meeting at the community hall for breakfast. We’ve delayed the hike start to 10:30 to accommodate those going to the breakfast. The Spilstead Community Hall less than a 10 minute drive from the trailhead at A88. \nThose just want to hike can meet usat the trailhead on Township Road 510 (just under 1 km west of the Range Road 210 junction) at 10:15 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A88’ (UofA Access) at 10:30 where we will go past several small lakes towards\, including what many maps list as ‘red chair lookout’. \nSurprisingly\, 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 6th\, 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 74-75\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2026 *\n\n\n\nSeptember 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-bird-sanctuary-a88-to-fire-tower-05-2027/
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:20270512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T204454Z
CREATED:20260906T205327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T204454Z
UID:17395-1810112400-1810134000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Garage Day – Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \n\n\n\nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2027-mtc-00/
LOCATION:Bulldog (WTA Storage)\, 6805 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6B 0E9\, Edmonton\, AN\, T6B 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270516T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260310T185139Z
CREATED:20240328T210933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T185139Z
UID:13505-1810460700-1810479600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Gwynne Section - Tentative
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. \nThis hike offers a medium-level challenge. There are several ups and downs and some interesting stiles\, but also a good amount of flat land. 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\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2025\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/gwynne-section-05-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T204509Z
CREATED:20260906T205251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T204509Z
UID:17398-1810717200-1810738800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Prep Day – Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \n\n\n\nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2027-mtc-01/
LOCATION:Bulldog (WTA Storage)\, 6805 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6B 0E9\, Edmonton\, AN\, T6B 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T021222Z
CREATED:20240322T015325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T021222Z
UID:13420-1810839600-1810845000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - May 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-aiugust-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270523T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T232810Z
CREATED:20240328T203634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T232810Z
UID:13491-1811065500-1811084400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:West Battle River (A57 to Schnee Hill) - Tentative
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. \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\, TBD\, \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nAugust 2026\nMay 2025\nAugust 2024\nOctober 2021\nAugust 2021\nMay 2018\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/west-battle-river-a57-to-schnee-hill-05-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T205017Z
CREATED:20260916T204700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T205017Z
UID:17478-1811322000-1811340000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Saunders Lake - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \n\n\n\nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2027-mtc-02/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270530T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T232855Z
CREATED:20230804T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T232855Z
UID:12791-1811670300-1811689200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Pipestone Creek (A49 to hill just after A51) - Tentative
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\, TBD\, \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nMay 2024\nOctober 2023 \nSeptember 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/pipestone-creek-a49-to-a51-05-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T205221Z
CREATED:20260906T205215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T205221Z
UID:17400-1811926800-1811948400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Coal Lake A43 to A45\, via Point Cooperation - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \n\n\n\nDepending on the turnout\, we’ll try to do all of A43 to A45 in one session but have a 2nd session scheduled just in case. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \n\n\n\nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2027-mtc-03/
LOCATION:Bulldog (WTA Storage)\, 6805 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6B 0E9\, Edmonton\, AN\, T6B 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270606T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T231251Z
CREATED:20240205T083450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T231251Z
UID:13241-1812275100-1812294000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Southend Saunders Lake (A33 to A30) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:This hike\, 9.8 km round trip\, follows the shoreline\, giving views of waterbirds and red tailed hawks\, with a deer being a bonus. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside Rollyview Road at the end of Saunders Lake at 9:45 a.m. (parking area across the highway). The hike will leave from ‘A33’ at 10:00. The pictures from the hike on April 12th\, 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\, pages 24-25\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2026\n\n\n\nApril 2025\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2022
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/southend-saunders-lake-06-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T205141Z
CREATED:20260906T205135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T205141Z
UID:17403-1812531600-1812553200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Coal Lake A43 to A45\, via Point Cooperation - Tentative (2nd Session)
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \n\n\n\nDepending on the turnout\, we’ll try to do all of A43 to A45 in one session but have a 2nd session scheduled just in case. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \n\n\n\nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2027-mtc-04/
LOCATION:Bulldog (WTA Storage)\, 6805 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6B 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270613T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T233534Z
CREATED:20240805T173738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T233534Z
UID:14280-1812879900-1812898800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Coal Lake A43 to Point Cooperation - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The first of our two hikes over the next few weeks along Coal Lake to Point Cooperation. The Point is named for Project Cooperation\, in which six 15- and 16-year olds\, funded by the Province and by the Waskahegan Trail Association\, cleared this section as part of their summer work in 1975. \nWe will meet at “A43” (Township Road 480 / Range Road 240)  at 9:45 a.m.\, with the hike leaving at 10:00. We’ll then follow the route along Coal Lake to Point Cooperation and back to A43.  Pictures from June 29th\, 2025. \nThere is limited parking at “A43” so on hike day try to minimize the # of vehicles through car pooling. \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 35\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2025\nJuly 2023\nJune 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/coal-lake-a43-to-point-cooperation-06-2027/
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="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T205100Z
CREATED:20260906T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T205100Z
UID:17406-1813136400-1813158000@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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \n\n\n\nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/2027-mtc-05/
LOCATION:Bulldog (WTA Storage)\, 6805 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6B 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270620T093500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T233443Z
CREATED:20260906T185046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T233443Z
UID:17355-1813484100-1813503600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Northend Saunders Lake (A29 to A30+) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Always good early summer hike along Saunders Lake\, from the northland (A29) to to a little past A30. Hopefully with the end of the bird migration and great for nature lovers. The hike will be ~10km. \n\n\n\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.. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 24-25\,\,or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\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-a30-06-2027/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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