Fort Saskatchewan Waterfront Trails (Exploratory Hike) - Sat, Apr 9 2016

Fort Saskatchewan Waterfront Trails (Exploratory Hike) (4/9/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Turner Park, Fort Saskatchewan

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 9 2016 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 9 2016 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

About 2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

17 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

For a change of scenery, I would like to hike along the waterfront trails in Fort Saskatchewan that follow alongside the North Saskatchewan River. Please note that I haven't previously hiked this route, so this will be exploratory in nature. This will be a moderately paced hike.

We will begin our hike at Turner Park, which is located on the east side of Fort Saskatchewan. We will then work our way west along the North Saskatchewan River waterfront, heading towards Chabot Park (on the west side of Fort Saskatchewan), before turning back. We will pass under the Highway 15 bridge during our hike, and we will also be able to view the piers that remain from a long-abandoned and demolished railway bridge that used to be used to provide a passenger rail link to Fort Saskatchewan. The total distance between our starting point and Chabot Park is approximately 4.5 km.

After completing our hike, those interested can join me for a late lunch at a restaurant/cafe in Fort Saskatchewan, before we return to Edmonton.

Did you know: Fort Saskatchewan is at the eastern end of an initiative by the River Valley Alliance to build a network of trails that extend all the way from Devon to Edmonton? The Fort Saskatchewan region is also the western terminus of the Iron Horse Trail, and the southern terminus of the Athabasca Landing Trail. The Athabasca Landing Trail project is raising funds to build a footbridge that would potentially use the piers left by the abandoned railway bridge which would connect trail systems on both sides of the river, and connect the Fort Saskatchewan waterfront trail to the Athabasca Landing Trail.

Required Items to Bring:
Weather appropriate clothing
Water
Snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Ice grips (in case any ice is still lingering on the trails)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet in the parking area next to the ball diamond in Turner Park.

To reach Turner Park from Edmonton:

- from Bonnie Doon Mall: follow Wayne Gretzky Drive north east out of Edmonton (as you travel along this route, it will become Fort Road, then Manning Drive, and finally Highway 15).
- As Hwy 15 approaches Fort Saskatchewan, it will take a turn to a southeast direction to enter the city.
- After crossing the North Saskatchewan River to enter Fort Saskatchewan, turn left on to 99 Avenue
- Turn left on to 101 Street. 101 Street will become River Road, and will follow alongside the river.
- Turn right to enter the ball diamond parking lot once you reach Turner Park.

Fort Saskatchewan can also be reached by following Highway 21 north from Sherwood Park.
- Once you reach Fort Saskatchewan, turn left on to 101 Street.
- Follow 101 Street north until it becomes River Road, then follow alongside the river until you reach Turner Park. Turn right to enter the ball diamond parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

70Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $20.30 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, April 25, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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