Saturday, January 18th UPDATE
The Whitecourt Area has received substantial wind storms which has caused some trees to fall across our trails. While our volunteers have made it to some areas, PLEASE USE EXTRA CAUTION as there may be hazards/fallen trees on the trails. Or possibly volunteers working as well. Thank-you
Trail Report
Thursday January 16th, 2025
The Whitecourt area has received patches of new snow over the past week. We have started grooming operations on both the North and South trail systems. Note that not all trails have been completed at this time.
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
Conditions are currently Low Snow, but still rideable.
North: Grooming has started on the North trails. All north trails have been groomed with the exception of the Manweiler Trail from #41 to the Athabasca River, the Carson Lake Trail from #9 to Carson Lake and the Staging Area Bypass Trail. There will be a small detour just west of the Carson Cabin so please stay on the groomed trail. Trails are in good shape but use caution as it is still early season conditions. Watch for low snow areas in cut blocks.
**The Golden Triangle Section between the Carson Cabin and Letter O remains under maintenance. We will be mowing and/or mulching the 60kms section due to overgrowth of 8’-12’ alder and willow. This trail will remain open, but please take extra precautions when riding as this area will be hazardous. We are planning to have all work completed by February 1st.**
South: All south trails have been groomed with the Manweiler Trail to the Athabasca River, Bessie Creek Trail, Summit Trail from the airport to #47 and then from the Summit Cabin to Tom Hill Tower Cabin done most recently. Trails are in good shape but use caution as it is still early season conditions. Watch for low snow areas in any cut blocks. We received 2-3" of fresh snow last weekend in the Summit Area to Tom Hill.
** Please use caution on the Goodwin Lake Trail as there is logging in progress.
Watch for signage and ribbons on the trail. Please follow signage directions. **
Hazards On The Trails
Please always stay on the groomed trails. If you are heading out 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. Early season conditions still apply - natural hazards 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.
