Trails
The County has almost 30 kms of paved multi-purpose trails, plus a natural trail network at Pipestone Creek Campground. Click for information about each trail system or use the interactive map to learn more.
Dunes & Tamarack Trail |
Length: 7.1 Km Surface: Asphalt Trail Head: Highway 668 and Range Road 61 (immediately south of Aquatera landfill turn). Amenities: Porta-loo (not wheelchair accessible), garbage receptacles, pet waste bags, benches Appropriate use: Non-motorized. E bikes and mobility aides less than 30 Km/hr are welcome. Terrain: Green, easy. Accessible: Mostly. Some loose gravel and steep portions at trail head and at crossings. |
Wedgewood/Evergreen |
Length: 2.7 Km Surface: Asphalt Trail Head: Park curbside Wedgewood Drive North Amenities: Garbage, benches Appropriate Use: Non-motorized. E bikes and mobility aides less than 30 Km/hr are welcome. Terrain: Green, easy. Accessible: Mostly. May need to use roadway along Wedgewood Drive North to access the trail. Some loose gravel at railroad crossing. |
Carriage Lane |
Length: 3.7 Km Surface: Asphalt Trail Head: Park curbside Amenities: Garbage, benches Appropriate Use: Non-motorized. E bikes and mobility aides less than 30 Km/hr are welcome. Terrain: Green, easy. Accessible: Mostly. |
Taylor Estates |
Length: 1.2 Km Surface: Asphalt Trail Head: Park curbside Amenities: Garbage, benches Appropriate Use: Non-motorized. E bikes and mobility aides less than 30 Km/hr are welcome. Terrain: Green, easy. Accessible: Mostly |
Maple Ridge |
Length: 1.8 Km Surface: Asphalt Trail Head: Park curbside Amenities: Garbage, benches Appropriate Use: Non-motorized. E bikes and mobility aides less than 30 Km/hr are welcome. Terrain: Green, easy. Accessible: Mostly |
Westlake & Whispering Ridge |
Length: 6 Km Surface: Asphalt Trail Head: Park curbside Amenities: Garbage, benches Appropriate Use: Non-motorized. E bikes and mobility aides less than 30 Km/hr are welcome. Terrain: Green, easy. Accessible: Mostly |
Length: 1 Km Surface: Asphalt Trail Head: Crosslink County Sportsplex east parking lot Amenities: Garbage, benches. Toilet in maintenance building. Appropriate Use: Non-motorized. E bikes and mobility aides less than 30 Km/hr are welcome. Terrain: Green, easy. Accessible: No. Gravel embankment to the trail. |
Clairmont |
Length: 4.4 Km Surface: Asphalt Trail Head: Park curbside Amenities: Garbage, benches, porta loo (not wheelchair accessible) in Clairmont Adventure Park. Appropriate Use: Non-motorized. E bikes and mobility aides less than 30 Km/hr are welcome. Terrain: Green, easy. Accessible: Mostly. |
Pipestone Creek Trails |
Length: 7 Km Surface: Natural Trail Head: Pipestone Creek Campground Amenities: Garbage, benches, washrooms in Pipestone Creek Campground. Appropriate Use: Non-motorized, hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing. Terrain: Easy, moderate and difficult. Accessible: No. |
Evergreen Ridge Recreation Area |
Surface: Natural Trail Head: Range Road 55 and Township Road 710 Amenities: Porta-loo and refuse containers in the parking lot off Range Road 55. Appropriate Use: Non-motorized, hiking, cycling or horseback riding. Terrain: Easy, moderate and difficult. Accessible: Mostly. |
Tamarack Recreation Area |
Surface: Natural Trail Head:5.5 kms south of Grande Prairie via Highway 40 Amenities: Appropriate Use: Non-motorized, hiking, cycling and snowshoeing. Terrain: Easy, moderate and difficult. Accessible: No. |
Trail Etiquette
Help create a fun and safe experience for all trail users. Do not take motorized vehicles on the trails. Motorized mobility aides and e-bikes that travel less than 30 km/hr are welcome on the trails.
- Keep pets on-leash and clean up after them.
- Use the right side of the trail (treat like a road system)
- Yield to faster moving users.
- Be visible to others – bright reflective clothing and bicycle reflectors.
- Give audible signals when overtaking another user.
Trail Maintenance
Enjoy the trails year-round! When responding to significant snowfall, asphalt trails are assigned a priority rating.
- Priority 1: Essential pedestrian access. Cleared within 24 hours.
- Priority 2: Pedestrian access + recreation. Cleared within 48 hours.
- Priority 3: Primarily recreation. Cleared within 72 hours.
Location | Priority | Date | Activity | Special Notes |
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Clairmont | 1 | December 11 | Grit applied | Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
Dunes Trails | 3 | December 11 | Grit applied |
Sections Closed due to extreme ice conditions; Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
Wedgewood/Evergreen | 3 | December 11 | Grit applied | Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
Carriage Lane | 2 | December 10 | Grit applied | Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
Taylor Estates | 3 | December 11 | Grit applied | Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
Maple Ridge | 3 | December 11 | Grit applied | Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
Westlake | 2 | December 11 | Grit applied | Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
Whispering Ridge | 2 | December 11 | Grit applied | Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
County Sportsplex Pond | 3 | December 3 | Snow Plowing |
Use Caution; watch for ice on trail |
Concerns
If you see a problem on the trails, please report it. Refer to the contact information below to report a concern or issue.
In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Concern |
Contact |
Phone number |
Traffic Safety |
RCMP |
780-830-5701 |
Off Highway Vehicles |
County Regional Enforcement |
780-532-9727 |
Liquor Offences |
County Regional Enforcement |
780-532-9727 |
Wildlife |
Fish & Wildlife |
1-800-642-3800 |
Dog Offences |
County Regional Enforcement |
780-532-9727 |
Offences on Public Land |
Environment and Protected Areas and Forestry and Parks |
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Littering in Progress |
RCMP |
780-830-5701 |
Maintenance |
County Recreation & Culture |
780-532-9727 |
Criminal Offences, Trespass, Weapons, Shooting | RCMP | 780-830-5701 |