During the summer Whitecourt hosts national and international jet boat races on the . The McLeod River has put in and take out access points for river users who enjoy a slow tube ride down the river. Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park 4 Whitecourt, Woodlands County and Fox Creek Area EdsonOn the Yellowhead and Highway Hinton midway betweenAreas Edmonton and Jasper National Park, Edson (www.townofedson.ca; 780-723-4918; Whitecourt (www.whitecourt.ca; 1-800-313-7383; population 10,000) is located at the junction of the Athabasca and McLeod The Whitecourt & District Forest Interpretive Centre 6 was created to show the history and importance of the logging population 8,400) sits on the edge of foothills in the McLeod River Valley. Within the town, an extensive gravel trail system winds Rivers. Whitecourt has more than 30 km of paved pathways and gravel trails that meander through town, many of them maintained industry to development of Whitecourt and the surrounding area. The Forest Interpretive Centre is also a year round information centre. Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park is a popular trout fishing spot that also protects mixed wood forests, bogs, marshes and lake through creek valleys and parks, with a growing section being paved for walkers, cyclists and in line skaters. year round. They range from hilltop rambles to valley bottom walks where many types of birds can be seen and heard, and link green shorelines. Marking the transition between foothills and boreal forest, these diverse landscapes are home to a variety of mammals and Thirteen kilometres north of Whitecourt along Highway 32, the E. S. Huestis Demonstration Forest 5 provides information on a spaces such as Centennial Park and Rotary Park, which features a fishing pond, river slides, splash park, playground and picnic areas. birds, including four species of woodpeckers. The 5.2 km Backcountry Trail loop follows the McLeod Lake shoreline before Fifteen kilometres northwest of Edson, the Hornbeck Trails are a 37 km system of routes for hikers, cyclists and equestrians in a sustainable forest for wildlife habitat, recreation and resource development. The facility includes a self-guided driving tour, an traversing through aspen and spruce woodlands, while the 1.7 km Lakeshore Trail traces the shoreline from a boat launch setting of mixed wood forests interspersed with muskeg. The area is rich in forest birds such as owls and woodpeckers, and lucky trail Whitecourt bills itself the Snowmobile Capital of . In Woodlands County (www.woodlands.ab.ca; 1-888-870-6315), 14 km interpretive hiking trail and an arboretum. below a campground. users might spy wolves, moose, elk or lynx. In winter, the Muskeg Flyers Nordic Ski Club maintains 30 km of groomed, signed cross northwest of Whitecourt, the Eagle River Snowmobile Area features 465 km of maintained trails, a staging/warm up area and a country ski trails here, in loops ranging from 1 to 15 km, along with a staging area and warm up hut. The club hosts a popular loppet connection with the Trans-Canadian Snowmobile Trail and the 350 km Golden Triangle (www.thegoldentriangle.ca), which links Twenty kilometres southwest of Whitecourt, hiking and walking trails offer breathtaking views of the unique sandstone walls of Hard each winter. Whitecourt, Swan Hills and Fox Creek. A separate, 110 km trail follows the McLeod River west and then swings south to the Silver Luck Canyon 11 . A viewing bridge straddles the falls, which typically run in the spring. Visitors can follow a series of stairs and paths Carson Pegasus Provincial Park Summit Ski Hill and, beyond, to near Edson. From January to March, the Whitecourt Trailblazers (http://whitecourttrailblazers.ca) offer to the canyon floor to access Hard Luck Creek. The Whitecourt Sandhills Public Land Use Zone, southeast of Whitecourt, Farther north of town, the Silver Summit Ski Hill (www.skisilversummit.ca) can also be reached via the Silver Summit Trail, a newcomers and visitors Sunday rides with club members and on the February Family Day weekend host the Whitecourt Trailblazers provides access for non motorized activities such as hiking, cross country skiing and horseback riding. 50 km Sno Seekers Snowmobile Club route from the Little Sundance Creek staging area, 20 km west of Edson. A shorter version of Poker Rally. Northwest of Whitecourt, Fox Creek (www.foxcreek.ca; 780-622-3896; population 2,300) is located in a boreal forest wilderness this snowmobile trail can be accessed from the Grande Prairie Trail, a route that starts from a staging area 13 km north of town. Little From Silver Summit, a 110 km snowmobile trail heads northeast to Whitecourt. setting noted for its hunting and lake fishing. Within town, the 8 km Don Nicholson Walking Trail is a scenic stroll following Fox McLeod Creek between the RV campground and the Tourist Information Centre. Just north of Fox Creek, popular Iosegun Lake features sport Lake Sundance Provincial Park, 60 km northwest of Edson on partially gravel and sometimes rough roads, is one of the most scenic Whitecourt 3 fishing, a beach, a short hiking trail along the lake’s edge and a longer route to Inlet Creek. The lake also has a staging area providing areas in the lower foothills, preserving a diverse landscape of old growth spruce and fir forests, spectacular sandstone cliffs, steep access to snowmobile trails outside Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area. Hand Boat Launch glacial carved valleys and wetlands. The 25 , among the most unique sandstone sculptures in Alberta, can Sundance Hoodoos To Athabasca River Access The Northland Sno Goers Snowmobile Club grooms some 100 km of trails in the area and operates a clubhouse and five warm up be viewed by hiking the 8 km (one way) Wild Sculpture Trail, which winds through a forested valley and past unusual plant thabasc Athabasca River A a R iv communities and three lakes. The park also contains Emerson Lakes, a chain of five beautiful, clear lakes. Some 7 km of hiking er shelters. Fox Creek is also the westernmost point on the Golden Triangle route, connecting it with Whitecourt and Swan Hills. trails circle three of the lakes and offer a number of scenic viewpoints. Visitors can look for such wildlife species as moose, deer, elk, 43 bear and cougar. Sundance also features equestrian trails, and off highway vehicle access along two designated corridors at 30 Whitecourt River Slides Rupert’s Crossing and at the north end of the park. McLeod Rotary Park McLeod River East Prairie River Lake Pond & Backcountry Trail Hinton (www.hinton.ca; 1-877-446-8666; population 10,000) is the Gateway to the Rockies with a multitude of trails within and Pavillion just outside its boundaries. In town, more than 20 km of walking and cycling trails lead through lush forests, past creeks and lakes and 6070000 Lakeshore to viewpoints of mountains. The 3 km Beaver Boardwalk (www.beaverboardwalk.ca), the longest of its kind in Canada, mean- Trail ders through beaver habitat and offers great bird and wildlife watching. Swan River Goose River

Goose Mountain The 15 hectare Hinton Bike Park (the largest in Canada, http://sites.google.com/site/hintonbikepark/) provides a link to multiple 32 Ecological Reserve bike trails, each with a technical rating. Hinton is also the starting point for the annual MS Mountain Bike Tour, a highly successful two Pick up day fundraising cycle event. Just northwest of town, the 12 km multi use network of Athabasca Ranch Trails provide scenic views Tamarack Loop of the Athabasca River and open onto grassy meadows. Beaver Creek Meekwap Freeman Freeman River Lake 6060000 Lake Swartz Golden Triangle Lake William A. Switzer Provincial Park (www.tpr.alberta.ca/parks/switzer/index.asp) is set in rolling foothills 25 km northwest of Marigold Lake Hinton. A park highlight is the Athabasca Lookout Nordic Centre, one of the finest cross country ski facilities in Alberta, with McLeod River Beaver Creek 35 km of hilly, forested trails and including a biathlon range, warm up shelters and a natural luge track. In summer, these trails are used for biking and hiking. Centennial Park Marigold Loop T65 A variety of park trails are situated on the east side of Highway 40. From the Gregg Lake Campground, visitors can hike or bike the

4 km Gregg Lake Trail loop through rolling mixed forest or take the 3.5 km Kettle Trail loop and walk on a glacial esker and 6050000 Mons Lake view a kettle lake. On the nearby Beaver Ranch Trail (1.5 km loop), they can discover a historic beaver ranching site and hike Freeman River along Graveyard Lake to a viewpoint overlooking a wetland. The 2.5 km Friendly Vistas Trail (wheelchair accessible) follows the 6 Carson-Pegasus Lakeside Walkway shores of Jarvis Lake. 43 Put In Twenty four kilometres north of Hinton, the Spruce Management Trails feature 18 km of looped cross country ski trails on a Outlet Creek T64 height of land overlooking two valleys. The ski trails are maintained by Friends of Camp 29, named in honour of an old logging The Alberta Trail Mapping Partnership is made possible camp that operated here. In summer, the trails are used by hikers and mountain bikers. 6040000 through the combined efforts of and funding from the following Forest Intrepretive Centre Trans-Canadian Snowmobile Trail Hard Luck Canyon organizations, under the auspices of the Alberta Recreation Eighteen kilometres northeast of Hinton, Canyon Creek Trail is a lovely family walk. The 3 km loop crosses the canyon on two Pines Provincial Iosegun Lake To Swan Hills Corridor and Trails Designation Program: footbridges and offers mountain views, wildlife watching and picnic sites. A short side trail leads to the Athabasca River. Recreation Provincial Recreation Area Area Iosegun Iosegun Loop Lake Alberta (AB) Tourism, Parks and Recreation Emerson Lakes Wild Sculpture Trail Hornbeck Ski Trails Raspberry Golden Triangle AB Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) Lake TT63 Alberta TrailNet Society Fox Creek Eagle Run Trail Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association 24 23 6030000 Alberta Snowmobile Association 22 West Heavysound Loop Rupert’s Crossing Trail Gratitude is expressed to all local clubs, groups, organizations, individuals and municipalities for their review, comments, assistance with data and updates in developing this map. Smoke Lake Smoke Lake Iosegun River Provincial Recreation Area 32 62 For more information or for copies of the map, please contact

Golden Triangle Alberta TrailNet (www.albertatrailnet.com;1-877-987-2457) Waskahigan River Carson-Pegasus 6020000 Photo Credits: Provincial Park 43 Bill Corbett James Clark Andy Hayward 4 Little McLeod Golden Triangle McLeod Barbara Prescott Project Partners Town of Athabasca Golden Triangle Lake I.R. 134A Two Creeks Lake Travel Alberta Woodlands County

Sakwatamau River Simonette River Manweiler Trail T61 947 5 Carson Trail Anyone making use of this document is advised that the Baseline Carson Government of Alberta and Alberta TrailNet disclaim liability Trail 6010000 Lake I.R. 232 Carson Lake Trail Lake Carson Carson-Pegasus Walking Trail for any claims, actions, demands or suits which may arise by Eagle Trail reason of any person relying on the information contained in this document, and more particularly, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the government and TrailNet Eagle Trail Sides Eagle River Lake Windfall Snowmobile Carson T60 disclaim liability for the appropriateness or accuracy of the Staging Area Lake Trail Athabasca within guidelines, details or specifications for any project. Lookout Athabasca River Manweiler 3 Whitecourt 6000000 Trail In plain language, this document provides you with a variety of Summit Trail 30 recreation facility locations and activities. None of the maps

Little are intended for navigational purposes. The trail locations Goodwin Lake Lookout come from various sources and do not represent Government 6 of Alberta or Alberta TrailNet standards. 43 T59Whitecourt Goodwin

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Muskeg River Muskeg Rail Campground T57 40 32 Water Canoeing Know Before You Go Mahaska Silver Highway Urban Cross country skiing Wildhay River Summit 647 Shining Bank 5970000 There is limited maintenance on many trails. To maximize enjoyment Paddle River Indian reserve Cycling of these trails, gather additional details about the trails, timing Kathleen

Berland River Berland Lake Shiningbank restrictions, current conditions, local sites of interest, area services and Lake Metis settlement Day use area Pinto Creek access points from nearby communities and recreation associations Natural area Equestrian (see website information in the text that accompanies this map). T56 Pinto Creek Canyon Further visitor information can be obtained from: Big Berland Natural Area Pinto Creek Forest recreation area Farmers market Provincial Recreation Haddock Area Provincial recreation area Group campground Travel Alberta: www.travelalberta.com;1-800-ALBERTA

5960000 Grande Alberta Economic Region (GAER): National park Hiking www.grandealberta.com Wild Sculpture Trail Hattonford Provincial park Historic site Alberta Parks: www.albertaparks.ca Emerson Lakes Athabasca River Little Pioneer Campground Sundance 751 ESRD: www.esrd.alberta.ca; 310-ESRD (3773) Wildhay Glacial Lake Bear Lake Wildland park Hospital Cascades Natural Area Emerson Edson River Sunset Gamma Alberta Parks Campground Reservations: online Lakes Lake LakeT55 Sundance Beta Wilderness park Information www.reserve.albertaparks.ca or toll-free 1-877-537-2757 Sundance Lake Little Sundance Creek Lake Provincial Poison Creek Special Interest Sites : Park McLeod Valley Public land use zone Motorcycle Emerson Creek Summit Trail Trail closures may be in effect due to flooding or other Day Use Area Little Sundance Creek 5950000 Green area Museum hazardous conditions. BEFORE YOU GO check ESRD 1. Alberta Forest Service Museum Sundance Provincial Recreation Area Provincial Chip website (www.srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/ Lake 2. Athabasca “Old Brick School” Dunn Park 25 Municipal park Picnic shelter PublicLandClosures/LandTrailClosures.aspx) and Parks Lake 748 748 3. Barrhead Centennial Museum Little Berland River Peers Ecological reserve Ranger station website (www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/ Rosevear Carrot Creek 4. Canadian Tractor Museum Willmore T54 advisories-public-safety/trail-reports.aspx) for trail alerts Wilderness Watchable Wildlife sites River tubing 5. E.S. Huestis Demonstration Forest Area and closure notices. Wolf Creek Mackay Yates 6. Forest Interpretive Centre and Heritage Park Hornbeck Trails 1 Special interest site Shelter Lobstick River This map includes designated, managed trails; many can be used Niton Junction Nojack Provincial 7. Fort Assiniboine Museum 40 Trans Canada Trail Yates Natural 16 Recreation Area 5940000 Snowmobile year round. Trail quality and difficulty of use can vary considerably, Area Leaman 8. Galloway Station Museum and Travel Centre Sundance Creek Pinedale Carrot Creek Nojack Obed Lake ProvincialObed Creek Park with surface materials ranging from pavement and groomed snow to Wildhay River William A. Switzer Staging area Provincial Park Hornbeck Creek Trans-Canadian Snowmobile Trail 9. “Geographical centre of Alberta” Sucker Little Sundance Creek dirt and corduroy. Some trails are signed and regularly maintained; Lake Provincial Recreation Area Wildhay River Snowmobiling Forest 8 Edson 10. George Pegg Botanic Garden Group Day Use Area Obed Tenting only others are not. Even maintained trails can be challenging when wet or Lake Recreation Area 1 Areas that have a pullout map Gregg Sang T53 covered in fresh snowfall. 11. Hard Luck Canyon Lake Obed Millers Viewpoint Marlboro Lake Hornbeck 47 Lake Bickerdike 12. Hinton Museum of Culture & Heritage Galloway Ansell Medicine Lodge Octopus Similarly, major access roads range from paved highways to good Annabel Lake Jarvis Creek Lake 13. Lac St. Anne Historical Society Pioneer Museum 16 gravel to poorer gravel roads, which may not be regularly Canyon Creek McLeod River Trails

14. Mayerthorpe Fallen Four Memorial Park Trail 5930000 maintained. Cache Mixed use (motorized Designated winter use 15. Mission Hill 25. Sundance Hoodoos Lake Blue Lake & non motorized) Temperatures can range from winter lows of -40 Celsius to summer 16. Musée Héritage Museum 26. Tawatinaw Valley Alpine and Nordice Centre T52 Edson Towns with trails Pedley highs in the upper 30s. Precipitation and harsh conditions can occur 17. Musée Morinville Museum 27. The Little White School Jarvis Non motorized Lake Pepper Off highway vehicle at any time. Bugs can be bothersome, especially in wet and shaded Ranch Pedley Reservoir 18. Muskeg Creek Park 28. Tipple Park Museum and Information Centre Public Land Use Zone Historic Trail Route recreation activity area Athabasca areas in late spring and summer. Lookout 19. Onoway Museum 29. Westlock Pioneer Museum Nordic Centre Non motorized recreation You may encounter wildlife, including grizzly, black bears and large 20. Profiles Public Art Gallery 30. Whitecourt Riverboat Park Hinton activity area ungulates. Fall hunting is permitted in many areas; be aware, wear 21. Rochfort Trestle Bridge 31. Whiteridge MX Park 5920000 All trail distances are one way unless otherwise indicated. bright colours and follow safe practices. 22. St. Albert Botanic Park 32. World’s Largest Great Blue Heron Thompson 1 12 Lake 23. St. Albert Grain Elevator Park and Train Station 33. World’s Largest Wagon Wheel and Pick Axe Old Entrance Trails may be remote from services or help. Carry sufficient food, Bighorn Trail T51 1:300,000 water, clothing, first aid and emergency/survival supplies, repair gear, 24. St. Bapiste Church 34. World’s Tallest Working Weather Vane 0 5 10 20 30 40 © 2013 Government of Alberta navigation equipment and a mobile phone. Kilometres Base Data Provided by the Spatial Data Warehouse Ltd. Note: mobile phones may not have reception in all areas. R4 40 R5 R3 R2 R1 R27 R26 R25 R24 R23 R22 R20 R19 1:300,000 The Minister and Crown provide this information without warranty or representation as R21 R18 R17 R16 R15 R14 R13 R12 to any matter including but not limited to whether the data/information is correct, The recreational trails shown on this map are unsupervised and are R11 5910000 accurate or free from error, defect, danger, or hazard and whether it is otherwise used at the personal responsibility and risk of persons using them. useful or suitable for any use the user may make of it. 260000 270000 280000 290000 300000 310000 320000 330000 340000 350000 360000 370000 380000 390000 400000 410000 420000 430000 440000 450000 460000