Landowner Rights & Trail User Responsibilities

The Waskahegan Trail is a unique resource that exists only because of the generosity of landowners. Before you set foot on the trail:

  1. Know the landowner rights and the trail user responsibilities.
  2. Check the trail conditions

West Battle River to Schnee Hill

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While it was quite breezy on Sunday, the moderate temperatures were agreeable for hiking the ten km in the Battle River area. Eighteen people trekked through pasture, forest, and up hills and along the river, enjoying many stunning views of the Gwynne valley and surrounding area.

Battle River Valley with saskatoons in bloom

We were fortunate to see two blue herons, one sitting on a nest high in a tree right across the water from us—binoculars were passed around at that point. (Thank you, Elizabeth!)

Another highlight was the slight detour to the site of the former Lowe’s crossing. Some of us had never seen the bridge before it was taken out. So the extra time we took in the scouting to bushwhack and find it was much appreciated. (Thank you, Brad and Jim!)

The new bridge down from the former Lowe’s Crossing

We made it all the way to Schnee hill for lunch, even though the last 600m has not been maintained since 2021. It was one of the most challenging segments of this hike. (Thank you, wasps, for not being an issue this time!)

Thanks to everyone who came out, to trail maintenance for their work on the trail last fall, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. There are many more photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.

North Miquelon Hike

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Fifteen people came out on a perfect day to hike the trail starting at the site of the former store.

Because the trail head is on a road where very little parking is possible, we mostly carpooled from the Spilstead Community Hall. The hike proceeded south into Miquelon Provincial Park where we had our lunch.

The trail is in remarkably good condition, considering it hadn’t been looked after since last year.

Thanks to everyone who came out on this day, and to trail maintenance for their fine work, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. You will find more photos in the Flickr album.

Where we’re going next.