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There are around 14km of trails located in the North Saskatchewan River Valley around Devon, so we will go and check them out!
The event begins at the parking lot by the boat
launch at Devon, on the south bank of the North
Saskatchewan River.
The trails are accessed to the east of the
parking lot, and begin by following the river
bank for a short distance. Then it gets
interesting....
I have classed this hike as "moderate to difficult" because there are a lot of steep sections where the trail rises and descends (including a tough section of switchbacks), which will prove challenging to many of us, but we will prevail!
We will pass by the golf course and campground
below, before climbing back up again. There are
even some "mini-hoodoos" to admire!
We will then follow a scenic ravine to its
southern end, before turning back, and linking
up with a lower route towards the river.
Having walked along the riverside, we will
reach the water treatment plant.
From that point, we will climb again and reach
the "tougher" sections for a second time.
Once we have covered this part, it will then be
a relatively straightforward walk back to the
cars.
Bring some lunch and/or snacks, as we'll need
them!
Dogs are permitted on this event, but just a
reminder (for dogs and humans alike) that this
is a longer/tougher hike than other ones I tend
to organize!
Please note that proper hiking footwear with good support and grip is essential, as some sections are steep and challenging, especially if underfoot conditions are wet and/or slippery.
Also please note that this is a group hike -
therefore "superfast hikers" should be prepared
to wait for the group as a whole throughout the
whole hike.
If you're not prepared to do this, then this
will not be the event for you.
Similarily - "less than superfast hikers" - please find the time to get some training hikes in before this one, so that you are not "caught cold" doing this one!
In summary, this is not an easy hike - there are lots of significant gradients throughout the whole hike and you will get a good workout! However, it is a very scenic area and well worth visiting.
| Required Items to Bring:
ESSENTIAL: good clothing and footwear for the
conditions. | | Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. Hiking poles Ice grips (Stabilicers, etc.) |
To get to Devon, follow Hwy 60 south from Edmonton and take the first turn into Devon south of the bridge.
Take the first left, then left again, and go down the hill to the river bank.
We will meet at the boat launch area, towards its eastern side.
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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