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)
- Battle River to Rest and Be Thankful Hill May 2, 2025It was 10 minutes before the hike was to start at 10 a.m. Elizabeth and Mary were alone at the trailhead, wondering if anyone else would show up. Neither of us wanted to hike if there were just the two of us. At five minutes to 10, Bonnie and Karl arrived and we knew the […]
- South Saunders Lake hike April 25, 2025Twelve hikers came out on a sunny spring day to hike the South Saunders Lake section. The wind was blowing hard and constant at the start, but it subsided within minutes as we got closer to the shore and past some trees. The path is dry and very easy to walk, as always. It was […]
- St. Albert Hike – with a twist April 10, 2025Eight walkers (and one mammoth) came out to walk St. Albert’s extensive trail system. Our incredible journey covered 100 million years of history. This history included ancient seas, bison hunts, European contact, and creating metro-Edmonton’s preferred (in my opinion) bedroom community. If you want to do the same walk, or if you have visitors and […]
- AGM Invitation March 23, 2025You are invited to the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of theWaskahegan Trail Association Saturday, April 26, 20252:00 p.m. Mountain Equipment CoopReg Brown Community Room10904 – 104 Ave NWEdmonton Doors will open at 1:15 Agenda Linda Kershaw Linda Kershaw is an avid naturalist, illustrator, photographer, and author of many books, including Alberta Wayside Flowers, Plants of the […]
- Northeast River Valley Park Hike March 14, 2025Thirteen hikers came out to the Northeast River Valley Park. This area was recently purchased by the city from the Catholic Church, who had been running a children’s camp here. On this Sunday morning, we were graced with spring-like weather: sunny, calm, and 9 degrees. After the midway point, there wasn’t a jacket to be […]
- The Canadian Birkie – A Waskahegan History January 31, 2025The Waskahegan Trail Association has been providing refreshments at the Canadian Birkie (formerly the Canadian Birkebeiner) since the festival began in 1985. The event attracts both serious competitors and recreational skiers. Gene Miskiw, one of the earliest volunteers, describes the work that was involved in keeping the participants safe and fueled up. He also describes […]
- Whitemud Creek Hike from Snow Valley January 11, 2025Nine people came out to hike the trail from Snow Valley to John Janzen Nature Centre on one of Edmonton’s colder days of deep winter. Along the way, we met Wayne Oakes, the nature photographer who gave a fascinating presentation at our 2022 AGM. Wayne is out here all the time, with a tripod and […]
- Mill Creek Ravine Winter Hike January 4, 2025Seven hikers came out for the walk through Mill Creek Ravine. It’s a popular and well-used trail all year round. Already this winter, the trail was packed down by dog walkers. This made walking very comfortable. We came across a few decorations. Not as many as we had seen in previous years, but still festive […]
- 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 […]
