TRAILS & MAPS
OUR EXTENSIVE TRAIL SYSTEM IS A WINTER PLAYGROUND
Thanks to the volunteer efforts of club members, the Trailblazers' look after an extensive network of trails covering approximately 485kms in the Whitecourt area. The Trailblazers' work in partnership with Alberta Environment and Parks, Woodlands County and the Town of Whitecourt.
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Check out the Trailblazers' News page for up-to-date trail conditions.
Phone the Sno-Line at 1-800-313-7383.
MAPS, TRAIL SYSTEM & FACILITIES
The Whitecourt Trailblazers Club currently maintains 485kms of trail system in the Whitecourt area, including portions of the Great Canadian Trail System (formerly Trans-Canada Trail System) and The Golden Triangle Trail System.
MAPS
Trail System Quick Map
An overview of the trail system and facilities.
Print Size: 8.5x11 | Size: 122KB
Full Trail System Map 11x17
A detailed map of the trails and facilities including GPS points, distances and an inset of the Golden Triangle Map.
Print Size: 11x17 single-page (Download and then print. Or use Firefox to print straight from browser. | Size: 3MB
Google Map Download
The Whitecourt Trailblazers have provided a link to a Google Map file which includes all Trailblazers trails plus GPS points for warmup shelters and trail crossings. The file should work with most personal GPS systems (ie. Garmin) and will correspond to maps on trails.
Golden Triangle
A map of The Golden Triangle including GPS points and distances.
The 350km Golden Triangle Trail connects the communities of Whitecourt, Fox Creek and Swan Hills. The trail consists of varied terrain with warm-up shelters located throughout the trail system.
Please visit The Golden Triangle website or call the Sno-Line (1-800-313-7383) to check trail conditions before planning to ride The Golden Triangle.
Other Maps
Town of Whitecourt Designated Trails
A map of the Town of Whitecourt showing the designated snowmobile trails. You can access at the Quality Inn/Ramada Inn just off the river and also the Flying J is after the bridge on the McLeod River.
Direct Route out of Whitecourt
Whitecourt is one of the few communities that permits residents to operate snowmobiles within the town limits. Snowmobiles are permitted on designated trails only. The maximum speed of operation for an OHV within Town limits is 20 kilometers per hour. It is important to know that Centennial Park is within Town limits. For more information, please review the OHV Bylaw.
TRAIL SYSTEM & FACILITIES
Open to snowmobilers free of charge during the snowmobile season. The Staging Area gates remain locked until the trails open for the season. All facilities are Pack It In, Pack It Out so please plan ahead.
RENT IT!
The Staging Areas are Available for Summer Use
The Eagle River and Groat Creek Staging Areas are available for rent from May long weekend to October long weekend (Thanksgiving).
Eagle River Group Camping
&
Groat Creek Camping
All bookings for both campgrounds can now be made via online @ letscamp.ca
For more information please visit Woodlands County Camping & Day Use or contact Woodlands County directly @ 780-778-8400.
NORTH STAGING AREA
Eagle River Staging Area
Location: Just 10kms North of Whitecourt along Hwy 32 towards Swan Hills. The Eagle River Recreation Area is nestled within the beautiful Boreal Forest of Woodlands County.
Features: ample parking, loading ramp, newly renovated warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic tables, water well, garbage can, recycle bin, ball diamond
Open to snowmobilers free of charge during the snowmobile season.
- The gates remain locked until the trails open for the season.
SOUTH STAGING AREA
Groat Creek Staging Area
Location: Just 18kms South of Whitecourt on Hwy 32 towards Edson. The Groat Creek Recreation Area is located along side the beautiful Groat Creek.
Features: ample parking, warm-up shelter with woodstove, group firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic tables, garbage can, recycle bin
Open to snowmobilers free of charge during the snowmobile season.
- The gates remain locked until the trails open for the season.
NORTH WARM-UP SHELTER
Carson Lake Warm-Up Shelter
Location: on the Carson Trail/The Golden Triangle/TransCanada Trail northeast of the Eagle River Staging Area towards Swan Hills
Features: warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table
Sponsored by:
NORTHWEST WARM-UP SHELTER
Gundy Rest Area & Warm-Up Shelter
Location: on The Golden Triangle/ TransCanada Trail northwest of the Eagle River Staging Area towards Fox Creek
Features: warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table
Sponsored by:
SOUTH WARM-UP SHELTER
Summit Warm-Up Shelter
Location: on the Summit Trail southwest of Whitecourt towards Edson
Features: warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table
Sponsored by:
NORTH LOOK-OUT
Athabasca Look-Out
Location: on the Golden Triangle east of the Eagle River Staging Area - overlooking the Athabasca River & the town of Whitecourt
Features: firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table
Sponsored by:
SOUTH LOOK-OUT
Goodwin Lake Look-Out
Location: on the Goodwin Lake Trail southwest of Whitecourt – overlooking Goodwin Lake
Features: firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table
Sponsored by:
SOUTH LOOK-OUT
Groat Creek Canyon Look -Out
Location: on the Groat Creek Canyon Trail between the Groat Creek Staging Area and the intersection of the Summit Trail – overlooking the canyon
Features: firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table
Sponsored by:
SOUTH LOOK-OUT
Shiningbank Look-Out
Location: on the Summit Trail between the Summit Warm-Up Shelter and the Edson Sno-Seekers’ Tom Hill Warm-Up Shelter – overlooking Shiningbank Lake
Features: firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table
Sponsored by:
GROOMING
The groomer is out on the trails as snow conditions warrant so be aware that you could meet it.
Grooming Equipment
2013 Bison X, Prinoth, 2007 Bison BR350 Prinoth with Mogul Master Drags and Mini Groomer: 2024 Expedition SE & Club Happy Trails Groomer
Sponsored by:
Latest News // All News
Eagle River Provincial Recreation Area – Group Camping Update
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