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This historic trail dates back to the late 1800s
when burly horses and men of the hardiest breed hauled furs and
supplies between Prince Albert and La Ronge. Today, this quiet wooden
trail offers a feeling of northern wilderness, heightened by winter's
subtle beauties.
A-B
Amiskowan
The western portion of this trail gradually climbs through mixed
woods before descending a steep hill to Beartrap Creek. Before crossing
the creek, the trail turns left(north) and returns to the trailhead
along a fire-access road.
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Length:
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8.6 km loop |
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Level:
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Intermediate |
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Condition:
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Classic track |
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Time:
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Approximately 2 hours |
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Start:
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South end of parking lot by the
Chateau Park Chalets |
B-D
Beartrap Creek Crossing- Spruce Reach
This portion of the trail ranges from rolloing aspen covered hills
to relatively flat terrain where the trail emerges intermittenly
onto the banks overlooking Spruce River. take the 3 km return access
trail to Beartrap lake's shore.
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Length:
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19.2 km return |
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Level:
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Intermidate |
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Condition:
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Classic track |
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Time:
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Approximately 3-4 hours |
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Start:
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Via 5A or 5C |
C-D
Cowan Creek Access
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Length:
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3 km return |
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Level:
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Novice |
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Condition:
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Classic track |
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Time:
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Approximately 45 minutes |
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Start:
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14 km south of Waskesiu on Route
263 |
D-E
Cowan Creek
Due to high water levels and safety issues related to crossing the creek, the east side of Cowen Creek cross country ski loop will not be packed or groomed in 2005/6.
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Length:
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10 km return |
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Level:
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Novice |
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Condition:
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Classic track |
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Time:
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Approximately 2 hours |
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Start:
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Via 3C |
E-F
Tait Springs Reach
Two kilometers from the trail's end , on Hwy 263, is Tait Springs,
a natural spring used as a night stopover during the freigting days.
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Length:
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9 km return |
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Level:
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Intermediate |
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Condition:
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Classic track |
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Time:
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Approximately2.5-3 hours |
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Start:
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25.5 km south of Waskesiu on
Route 263 |
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