Edmonton ab mud river6/11/2023 What are some of your favourite hidden places in the River Valley to explore? Join the conversation, and find more on the Edmonton.family Facebook page. An urban favourite, it’s like a miniature trip to the Badlands, and it’s a trail easy/short enough (4.3 km) for small kids to venture. Through this ravine, the sandstone ‘hoodoos’ trail that starts near Concordia, is a thrill for kids to discover on the trail. Near the trail, the remains of a 1953 bomb shelter designed to protect city official in the event of a Nuclear Attack, as created.įind it at: Mackenzie Ravine between 94 Ave and 92 Ave The ‘Hoodoos’ at Kinnaird Ravine On the north side of Mackenzie Ravine, you’ll notice something cool if you’re really, really paying attention while you walk. Walk to the bridge, where you’ll hear the birds and see them (don’t forget to bring bird food!)įind it at: Whitemud Creek Ravine Trail South The Leftover Bomb Shelter Use the 122 St exit from the Whitemud, into the first parking lot, to access the trail. This one delights every single kid we bring along for this adventure. If you’re parents like us, you’ll make up an epic story about why the campground is no longer there, and your kids will be thrilled/terrified the whole walk.įind it at: Ellerslie Road, before 103 A Street Where Chickadees Eat out of Your HeadĪnother great Whitetmud Creek gem, on this trail you can have the little chickadees eat straight from your hand, if you’re still enough. Like site markers, and the old stairway to the bridge. The abandoned Klondike Valley campground in Blackmud Creek still has a few signs that the campground existed. of the earliest natural sites in Alberta that have yet to be discovered. It’s near enough the ground that you can see there family, but a pair of binoculars might make the experience even cooler, so pack a set before you hit this trail.įind it at: Whitemud Creek Trail Explore an Abandoned Campground ancient river terraces of the Athabasca, Little Smoky and Berland Rivers. Tucked away a couple of kilometres into the trail at the Whitemud Creek Trail, there’s an owls nest where you can look up and get a glimpse of an owl family. It’s a bit of a mystery getting there, and you might think you’re not on the right track, but follow these directions, and you’ll find your way.įind it at: Directions here The River Valley Swing (one of them)Īre you brave enough to swing high over the river in Windermere? At this swing in Windermere, you can get going high, if you’re a thrill seeker.įind it at: Windermere, you’ve got to explore this one yourself Stand Under an Owls Nest The Wildlife Underpass is a favourite around here. Hidden Places to Discover in the Edmonton River Valley Walk Through a Graffiti Filled Tunnel It’s a quick drive from almost anywhere in the city, and with 48 km and 22 ravines to explore, we discover somewhere new on almost every single walk we embark on. The past couple of months has found us exploring the River Valley almost every day.
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