TRAIL REPORT
Thursday January 9th, 2025
The Whitecourt area has not received any new snow over the past week.
We have started grooming operations on both the north and south trails.
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
North: Grooming has started on the north trails. All north trails were groomed with the exception of the Manweiler trail from 41 to the Athabasca, 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, please stay on the groomed trail. Trails are in good shape but use caution as it is still early season conditions.
**The Golden Triangle Section between the Carson Cabin and Letter O will be under maintenance and grooming for approximately 1 week. 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. The Manweiler Trail to the Athabasca River, Bessie Creek Trail, Summit Trail from the Whitecourt Airport to 47 and then from the Summit Cabin to Tom Hill Tower Cabin were completed last week. Trails are in good shape but use caution as it is early season conditions.
** Please use caution on the Bessie Creek 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 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. 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.
