Organizational Member: Waskahegan Trail Association
Waskahegan Trail is a 309 km long volunteer managed wilderness trail allowing excellent day hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the Edmonton area. The Waskahegan Trail is primarily a private trail for which the association has been given the responsibilities of stewardship and guardianship. The trail is open to the public at the discretion and wishes of the landowners. Members have full access to the trail – excepting landowner conditions – and may purchase a trail guide to enjoy it. Members of the public are welcome to take part in our public hikes, join the association or use sections which are open to the public (such as city, county, provincial and federal lands). Before doing so, please read our FAQs, Etiquette and Rules (links to the left) – for additional information about our Trail and Events. The Association is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to hiking on, building, and maintaining this premier trail.
Website: www.waskahegantrail.ca
Town: Edmonton, Beaver Hills
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Waskahegan Trail Hikes (Feed)
- Wintry Hike from Islet Lake Staging December 20, 2024Six people ventured out on the snow-covered roads for a hike in the Blackfoot Recreation Area. The whole region was covered in a thick blanket that was building since the previous day. Starting at the Islet Lake Staging Area, the group aimed to reach the Lost Lake Shelter. They did not go quite that far, […]
- Devon Voyageur Park Snow Hike December 7, 2024Five people came out to a hike through a winter wonderland at Devon’s Voyageur Park. Several inches of snow had fallen across the region the previous day. It made for strenuous walking, but we took our time and enjoyed the scenery. We were dazzled by the heaps of snow on the branches and the clusters […]
- Devonian Trail to Prospector’s Point November 23, 2024Eleven people came out to hike a section of the Devonian Trail to Prospector’s Point. This River Valley Alliance trail connects the University of Alberta Botanical Garden (formerly Devonian Garden) to Tucker’s Field and to the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River. We started at Banksiana Road on Highway 60 and headed south. Our […]
- Wanisan Fall Social November 8, 2024Twenty-three members came out for the annual fall social at Wanisan Stopover. It’s the end of October and we are still enjoying fine fall weather. The morning started with a hike. But first, we dropped off our chairs and bowls at the stopover. Scott stayed behind to start and look after the fire. The rest […]
- East Battle River Hike to Rest & Be Thankful Hill October 25, 2024The weather was cool, with a forecast of a little rain around two o’clock. Eight people turned out for the hike. With the muscle power of Jim and Joanna, we managed to open the gate. The maintenance crew had done a good job on the trail. Two of the crew, Peggy and Jim, were there […]
- Hastings Lake to Mottet Hill Autumn Hike October 12, 2024Fourteen people came out in the fall splendour to hike the trail on the east side of Hastings Lake. On this day, the horses were out on the fenced area that the trail runs through. It’s an obstacle course of tree trunks, which forces the horses to practice picking up their feet as they walk […]
- Gwynne Valley hike October 4, 2024Twelve people came out to hike the Gwynne section of the Waskahegan Trail, under a beautiful October sky. When we arrived, the group was huddled in the woods, taking shelter from the chilly wind. It’s time to put on the extra layer. Along the way we were greeted by at least fifty? curious llamas. We […]
- North Miquelon to the new pond: hike September 28, 2024Thirteen people came out to hike the trail north from the Miquelon Park office onto the Waskahegan sections. It was another fine summer day, made even more amenable for walking now that the wasps have largely disappeared. The leaves are definitely turning colour. Our final destination was the new pond, formed by the merging of […]
- Miquelon Provincial Park Hike September 20, 2024It was another short-sleeve shirt day in the last week of summer, a perfect day for a hike. Twelve people came out to Miquelon Provincial Park to walk some favourite trails. At one of our stops we spotted a cute little baby snake … but when I looked at my photos later, I discovered I […]
- Ministik and Nature Conservancy Trail Hike September 13, 2024Twelve people came out on a sunny day to hike the area next to the Ministik Bird Sanctuary. The trail runs through the Ball property of the Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC). We were fortunate that our hike leader, Delaney, is the NCC steward of this property, because she led us on paths that we would […]
