Elk Island National Park

Trail report - Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Spring is here and the snow is beginning to melt. Trail grooming is therefore finished for the remainder of the season.

Cross Country Ski Trails

Trail	Track	Date set	Condition
Hayburger- 10km loop	Classic		Poor
Simmons - 3.5 km loop	Classic		Poor
Lac Shirley - 10.5 km loop	Classic		Poor
Lac Tawayik - 16 km loop	Classic		Poor

Snowshoe Trails

Trail	Condition
Amisk Wuche- 2.5 km loop	Poor
Bison Loop Road (Parking available on Parkway)	Poor

Snowshoers: All other trails in the park are left in their natural state- snowshoeing is available on any trail not tracked for skiing.

Regular Entry fees apply. Obtain your one-day pass from the permit kiosk at the south or north entries.

For more information:

• Email Us.
• Telephone: 780.992.2950
• Emergencies: RCMP/Fire/Ambulance: 911
• 24-hour emergency line: 780.992.6389
• Fort Saskatchewan RCMP: 780.992.6100

Caution!

• Avoid skiing / snowshoeing on lakes or ponds. Areas of thin ice exist on water bodies throughout the park.
• Weather patterns can change quickly, please be prepared.
• Wildlife can be dangerous. Keep your distance and make noise while on the trails.

Other resources:

• Elk Island National Park Trail Map.
• Environment Canada Weather Report.