Alberta's Premier Hiking Trail
This week's outing includes two hikes: a first one that is 7 round-trip kilometres, and an optional second one of no more than 3 round-trip. 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 ... Read more
Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out.Ellen H will be coordinating the crew - call 780 433 3856 or email ehomola@hotmail.com to say you are coming. If you decide last minute just show up at McDonalds (82 Ave & 75 St. we leave a 9am).Please bring your lunch, water, ... Read more
We are having the Members BBQ at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. Please let us know if you are going to attend by emailing social@waskahegantrail.ca or call Anita at 780-929-2707. The pictures from the members BBQ - October 3rd, 2015 when it was last at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. Note: This is a members only event ... Read more
Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out.Ellen H will be coordinating the crew - call 780 433 3856 or email ehomola@hotmail.com to say you are coming. If you decide last minute just show up at McDonalds (82 Ave & 75 St. we leave a 9am).Please bring your lunch, water, ... Read more
Many of us are in Nordegg at the Beyond Event from September 26 to 29. Registration details
The Miquelon Lake is another one of those interesting trails in the Miquelon/Ministik area that had once all been underwater, resulting in pockets of trees on some higher ground (had been islands) and alley ways (where the water was). In 2015 we followed the 'blue' route around the edge of Miquelon Lake and into the ... Read more
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 15th, 2017. We'll be ... Read more
Fall colours for the Saunders Saunter A29 to A30 or longer will be a stroll for bird watchers and nature lovers; could be 7km to 10km with an emphasis on the different birds, of which Saunders Lake has plenty. The pictures from August 12th, 2018. In Edmonton we will meet at the Century Park Park ... Read more
In Edmonton we will meet inside the McDonald's at 23rd Ave/Hewes Way (5360 23 Ave NW). Participants may proceed there directly on their own, but should check the website prior to departure in case of a change (e.g., weather forecast, trail conditions). The hike will leave from the Mill Creek Ravine Trailhead on 33B Avenue ... Read more
The hike will leave from the parking lot at the Blackfoot Lake Staging Area at about 10:45 a.m. The pictures from December 3rd, 2018 (so hopefully without the snow). In Edmonton we will meet at the Belvedere 'Park and Ride' (free lot) & carpool (leaving at 10 a.m.). Participants may proceed there directly on their ... Read more