The Whitecourt area has not received and new snow over the past week. We have also experienced above 0°c temperatures for most of last week and this week. All trails have been groomed at least once.
Staging Areas:
Both staging areas are open for the season. Use caution if you are leaving the parking lot or trail at Eagle River Staging Area as there may be mulching debris present.
Grooming:
North: All North side trails were groomed two weeks ago. Trails are holding up OK with the warmer temperatures.
- The Golden Triangle Section between the Carson Cabin and Letter O was groomed 2 weeks ago.
South: Summit Trail from Town to Summit Cabin and Goodwin Lake Trail were groomed last week. Summit Trail to Tom Hill Cabin currently has construction on it SOUTH of Summit Cabin. Please slow down and use caution as there may be a detour to the old trail beside the current route or the trail may be closed as a bridge is being removed. The trails are holding up OK with the warm temperatures.
! SLOW DOWN - Please use caution on the Bessie Creek Trail and the Goodwin Lake Trail as there is logging in progress. Watch for signage and ribbons on the trail and follow all posted signage directions.
Trails inside Whitecourt town limits were groomed 2 weeks ago.
Hazards: Please always stay on the groomed trails. If you are heading out snowmobiling, please use extreme caution. As always, our words are " Ride At Your Own Risk" as the environment can change the conditions at any given time. Please always be cautious of natural hazards which may include ice, running water, rocks, stumps, trees, muskeg. Our trails end at the banks, all water bodies may not be frozen, stay off large bodies of water.