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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270516T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260310T185139Z
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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T210009Z
CREATED:20260906T205014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T210009Z
UID:17408-1813741200-1813762800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Hastings Lake (A91 to A92 & A97 to A96) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \n\n\n\nMaintenance for part of 2 hikes – A91 to A92 is the first part of the Motet Hill Hike and A97 to A96 is the first part of the Hastings Lake/Allen Nature Trail hike. \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-06/
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:20270627T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182756Z
CREATED:20240218T224915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T182756Z
UID:13300-1814089500-1814108400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Miquelon Park Members Social & Hike (Members Only) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:We are having the Members Social & hike at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. The hike will be a short on on the park trails before returning for the Members Social.  The pictures from the 2025 members BBQ & hike – September 28th\, 2025. \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\ncontact TBD (hikes@waskahegantrail.ca or call ???-???-????)\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. 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. TBD will be coordinating the Members Social\, with TBD leading the 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-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:20270704T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184900Z
CREATED:20240805T172429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T184900Z
UID:14274-1814694300-1814713200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Middle Coal Lake - A45/Kjorlien Corner to Point Cooperation - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The second of our hikes where we’ll follow the route along Coal Lake to Point Cooperation for lunch then return to the trail head. 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’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 north towards Point Cooperation. The pictures from June 22nd\, 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\, page 35\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2025\nJuly 2022
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/middle-coal-lake-a45-kjorlien-corner-to-point-cooperation-07-2027/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T210000Z
CREATED:20260906T204933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T210000Z
UID:17412-1814950800-1814972400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Hastings Lake (A94 to A93) & Allen Nature Trail - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \n\n\n\nMaintenance for part of 2 hikes – A94 to A93 is the 2nd part of the Motet Hill Hike and Allen Nature Trailis the 2nd part of the Hastings Lake/Allen Nature Trail hike. \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-07/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270711T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184623Z
CREATED:20240218T222815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T184623Z
UID:13291-1815299100-1815318000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stoney Creek - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at the trailhead at “A67” on Range Road 205/Township Road 461\, just east of the railroad track (Note: be careful when coming from Hwy 13\, as the sign for RR205 on the south side of the road is correct but due to road line corrections on the north side it is RR204)\, at 9:45am with the hike leaving promptly at 10:00. \n\n\n\nYou will see cacti and a little landscape you seldom see this far north. We will start from A67 (the metal gate where the stile used to be)\,  going through McGee Basin and along Stoney Creek into Camrose.  The pictures from July 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 56-57\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 2026 *\n\n\n\nJuly 2025\n\n\n\nJuly 2024\n\n\n\nJuly 2022\n\n\n\nJuly 2021\n\n\n\nJuly 2020\n\n\n\nJuly 2019\n\n\n\nJuly 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/stoney-creek-07-2027/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T205954Z
CREATED:20260906T204851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T205954Z
UID:17414-1815555600-1815577200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Partridge Hill/Ross Creek (A109 to A111) - 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-08/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T021524Z
CREATED:20240322T020204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T021524Z
UID:13429-1815678000-1815683400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - July 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-october-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270718T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182431Z
CREATED:20240321T225707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T182431Z
UID:13409-1815903900-1815922800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Fort Ethier / Bigstone Creek - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:This is along a very special part of the Waskahegan Trail. Starting with a living relic from Canadian history (Fort Ethier from the time of the 1885 Riel Rebellion) and a close-up look at an alpaca farm\, followed by shaded cliff-top views of Bigstone Creek and sun-filled stretches close to the water\, what’s not to like? Expect to stop at a special spot for lunch and a rest. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside Fort Ethier (“A48”) at 9:45 a.m. (parking at the landowners farm just off near the remnants of Fort Ethier … BTW: Google Map – Fort Ethier is actually ~600m closer to the creek & on the other side of the road). The hike will leave from ‘A48’ at 10:00. The pictures from August 13th\, 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 40-41\, or contact the Hike Leader\, \, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nMay 2025\nSeptember 2022\nOctober 2018\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/fort-ethier-bigstone-creek-07-2027/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270725T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T181549Z
CREATED:20240328T211814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T181549Z
UID:13510-1816508700-1816527600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hastings Lake to Mottet Hill - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:This is a section of the trail features pleasant paths through woods and pastures\, an extensive boardwalk\, and finally a stroll to the top of Mottet Hill. Here are the pictures from the hike on June 1st\, 2025. \nThe hike will leave from “A91”\, on Township Road 512  (just off Highway 14 at Range Road 204) at about 9:45 a.m. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 78-79\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nAugust 2026 *\nJune 2025\nOctober 2024\nAugust 2024\nMay 2023\nMay 2019\nJune 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/hastings-lake-to-mottet-hill-07-2027/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T222913Z
CREATED:20260906T204813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T222913Z
UID:17416-1816765200-1816786800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: North Miquelon A86 (Former Store) to A85 (MiquelonPark)  - 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-09/
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:20270801T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T194001Z
CREATED:20260906T193240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T194001Z
UID:17368-1817113500-1817132400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hastings Lake (A97 to A95) and Allen Nature Trail - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful full hike will go through a combination of forest & farmland\, with lunch at the historic St. Margaret’s Church on the edge of Hastings Lake. At the church we’ll connect with the Allen Nature Trail (thanks Jeff & Marja). The pictures from August 24th\, 2025. \n\n\n\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. \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 80-81\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nAugust 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 2024\n\n\n\nJune 2022\n\n\n\nJuly 2021\n\n\n\nJuly 2019\n\n\n\nAugust 2018\n\n\n\nJuly 2017\n\n\n\nJune 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/hastings-lake-a97-to-a95-and-allen-nature-trail-08-2027/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T205936Z
CREATED:20260906T204727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T205936Z
UID:17418-1817370000-1817391600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Battle River (Duhamel Campground to Fidler's Monument) - 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-10/
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:20270808T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T205930Z
CREATED:20260906T193013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T205930Z
UID:17370-1817718300-1817737200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Partridge Hill/Ross Creek A111 to A109 - Tentative
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe’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 9:45 a.m.. The pictures from June 23rd\, 2024. The hike will leave from at 10:00 and will go towards A109 for ~10km roundtrip. \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 105-106\, or contact the Hike Leader TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJune 2024\n\n\n\nAugust 2022\n\n\n\nSeptember 2021
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/partridge-hill-ross-creek-a111-to-a109-08-2027/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T210553Z
CREATED:20260906T204649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T210553Z
UID:17420-1817974800-1817996400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Ministok A87 (Spilstead Access) to Horseshoe Lake - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \n\n\n\nIf there are enough people then we may do weedeater (and maybe signage\, clipping & chainsaw for the ~1½km section from A98 to the Blackfoot/Cooking Lake Park gates for an upcoming hike). \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-11/
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:20270815T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T011548Z
CREATED:20260506T011308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T011548Z
UID:15521-1818323100-1818342000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:This week’s hike will be on the public trails at the Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area Area in Parkland County\, ~40 km north of Edmonton\, starts by following along the eastern shore of the north end of Coal Lake\, and ends at a fine upland viewpoint. We’ll meet at the parking lot at Chickakoo Lake (the oval beside ‘great picnic place’ from Google Maps) at 9:45 a.m.. with the hike starting at 10:00. The pictures July 26th\, 2020. \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 123\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJuly 2020\nApril 2019\nNovember 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/chickakoo-lake-recreation-area-tentative/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="TBD":MAILTO:hikes@waskahegantrail.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T165832Z
CREATED:20250916T141849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T165832Z
UID:15310-1818927900-1818946800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:North Miquelon - A86 (Former Store) to A85 (Miquelon Park) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The hike will start beside the site of the former store (A86)\, initially going past a new pond that cut through our trail\, then on to St. FX Lookout\, Erickson’s Curvert and into Miquelon Provincial Park where we’ll stop for lunch at one of the campsites. The beavers are always active around the new pond\, so the first ¾km may have some deadfall to step-over\, even within hours of trail maintenance\, but after that it will be smooth sailing. Pictures from May 11th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nThere is limited parking at the trailhead so we’ll meet at the parking lot at the Spilstead Community Hall at 9:45. (~3km from the away). To minimize the number of vehicles near the trailhead we may carpool from the community hall & we’ll leave from the community hall promptly at 10:00.  \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 70-71\,\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nMay 2025\n\n\n\nSeptember 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nAugust 2022\n\n\n\nAugust 2020\n\n\n\nJuly 2017\n\n\n\nJuly 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/north-miquelon-a86-former-store-to-a85-miquelon-park-08-2027/
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:20270825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T205914Z
CREATED:20260906T204603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T205914Z
UID:17422-1819184400-1819206000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Pipestone Creek A53 to A51 - 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-12/
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:20270829T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260311T012905Z
CREATED:20250916T141259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T012905Z
UID:15517-1819532700-1819551600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Middle Battle River (Duhamel Campground to Fidler's Monument) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:The hike is a 10 km round trip\, is along forest paths and across open fields with views of the glorious Battle River Valley. This huge valley was created in a matter of days towards the end of the last ice age\, when an ice-bound lake covering the entire Edmonton area suddenly broke free. Bring lunch\, water\, medium-weight boots or good walking shoes and sun block\, and you’ll be prepared for a wonderful day in nature. \nStarting from the Duhamel Campground (‘Ross flats campground’ at Range Road 212C\, on the east side of Highway 21 about where it crosses the Battle River\, the campground is no longer in operation) at about 10 a.m. and going to Trautman Crossing/Fidler’s Monument (for Peter Fidler\, one of the primary explorers/map makers of western Canada). The pictures from August 10th\, 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 50-51\, or contact the Hike Leader\, TBD\, \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nAugust 2025\nAugust 2023\nJune 2022\nAugust 2020\nSeptember 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/middle-battle-river-duhamel-campground-to-fidlers-monument-08-2027/
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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