Weekly Trail Report | Thursday January 8th, 2026

Weekly Trail Report for Thursday January 8, 2026

The Whitecourt area has 50-55 cm’s of snow, and the trails are in great shape.

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Eagle River Staging Area is currently off limits; Government of Alberta crews are in there completing upgrades.

North trail system staging area will be at the Eagle River Casino on the far west side (beside the Husky truck stop) until further notice, the parking lot has been plowed.

Groat Creek Staging Area is open. The Parking lot will be plowed today.

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North trail system:

Groomed Jan 2-3^rd

Carson trail

Carson lake trail

Eagle trail

South trail system:

Bessie creek trail groomed Jan 6^th

Manweiler trail from #45 to summit cabin groomed Jan 6^th

Manweiler trail from #45 to River creeks were filled Jan 6^th.

Groat creek canyon trail groomed Jan 8^th

Summit trail (#33 to # 47) groomed Jan 8^th

Groat creek connector trail Jan 8^th

Town trail system:

Trail from Forest interpretive center to west mountain road through Centennial Park was groomed Jan 7^th.

Flats road trail to be groomed next week.

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From the recent heavy snow there are some trees down on the trails, we have been working to clear them but may still be some out there, use caution. Carry a saw to clear some if you can. Message us to report any dangerous/large trees!

Active logging on the Manweiler and Bessie creek trails in the area of numbers 39,45 also between numbers 45,47 on the south trail system, be cautious of logging road crossings and logging equipment.

As always, our words are " Ride at your own Risk" as the environment can change the conditions at any given time.

Natural hazards may include ice, running water, ruts, rocks, stumps, trees, muskeg. Our trails end at the bank to any body of water. Any River, Lake, Pond or Creek may not be frozen, please stay off of any large bodies of water.

Stay Safe