William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Trail Report

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Updated: Sep 04, 2024

Updated: September 4, 2024 | Print Report

Maps

Trails

Diff. Trail Summer Winter Length Status
Jarvis Lake

Boundary Road, Meadow run, and the cut line are all tracked and groomed.  Trails in the trees are needing a bit of snow.

Groomed: Jan 17 Track Set: Jan 17
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Cross Country Skiing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 2.5 - 11.5 kms Fair
Joachim Valley

The trail is groomed to the cabin and from the road to the railway.  South end of trail to cabin is not good, not enough snow.

Groomed: Jan 17 Track Set: Jan 17
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Cross Country Skiing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 3.5 to 15 km Fair
Beaver Ranch
Hiking - Front Country Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking 1.5 kms Open
Blue Lake
Hiking - Front Country Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking 3 kms Open
Friendly Vistas
Hiking - Front Country Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking 2.5 kms Open
Gregg Lake
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 3.5 km Open
Kelley's Bathtub
Hiking - Front Country Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 1 km Open
Kettle
Hiking - Front Country Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking 3.5 kms Open
Hinton Nordic Centre Trails
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 35 kms Open
Athabasca Lookout
Hiking - Front Country Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 1 km access trail, 3 km to Joachim Valley Open
Fish Lakes
Hiking - Front Country Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking 3.5 kms Open