TRAILS & MAPS


OUR EXTENSIVE TRAIL SYSTEM IS A WINTER PLAYGROUND

Thanks to the volunteer efforts of club members, the Trailblazers' look after an extensive network of trails covering approximately 485kms in the Whitecourt area. The Trailblazers' work in partnership with Alberta Environment and Parks, Woodlands County and the Town of Whitecourt.

TRAIL CONDITIONS

Check out the Trailblazers' News page for up-to-date trail conditions.

Phone the Sno-Line at 1-800-313-7383.

MAPS, TRAIL SYSTEM & FACILITIES

The Whitecourt Trailblazers Club currently maintains 485kms of trail system in the Whitecourt area, including portions of the Great Canadian Trail System (formerly Trans-Canada Trail System) and The Golden Triangle Trail System.

MAPS

Trail System Quick Map

An overview of the trail system and facilities.

Print Size: 8.5x11 | Size: 122KB

Full Trail System Map 11x17

A detailed map of the trails and facilities including GPS points, distances and an inset of the Golden Triangle Map.

Print Size: 11x17 single-page (Download and then print. Or use Firefox to print straight from browser. | Size: 3MB

Google Map Download

The Whitecourt Trailblazers have provided a link to a Google Map file which includes all Trailblazers trails plus GPS points for warmup shelters and trail crossings. The file should work with most personal GPS systems (ie. Garmin) and will correspond to maps on trails.

Golden Triangle

A map of The Golden Triangle including GPS points and distances.

The 350km Golden Triangle Trail connects the communities of Whitecourt, Fox Creek and Swan Hills. The trail consists of varied terrain with warm-up shelters located throughout the trail system.

Please visit The Golden Triangle website or call the Sno-Line (1-800-313-7383) to check trail conditions before planning to ride The Golden Triangle.

Other Maps

Town of Whitecourt Designated Trails

A map of the Town of Whitecourt showing the designated snowmobile trails. You can access at the Quality Inn/Ramada Inn just off the river and also the Flying J is after the bridge on the McLeod River.

Direct Route out of Whitecourt

Whitecourt is one of the few communities that permits residents to operate snowmobiles within the town limits. Snowmobiles are permitted on designated trails only. The maximum speed of operation for an OHV within Town limits is 20 kilometers per hour. It is important to know that Centennial Park is within Town limits. For more information, please review the OHV Bylaw.

TRAIL SYSTEM & FACILITIES

Open to snowmobilers free of charge during the snowmobile season. The Staging Area gates remain locked until the trails open for the season. All facilities are Pack It In, Pack It Out so please plan ahead.

RENT IT!

The Staging Areas are Available for Summer Use

The Eagle River and Groat Creek Staging Areas are available for rent from May long weekend to October long weekend (Thanksgiving).

Reservations for Eagle River Group Camping can be made starting January 2nd of each year by calling 780-778-3443 or 1-800-313-7383 or by emailing info@whitecourttrailblazers.ca.

Groat Creek Camping please contact Woodlands County @ 780-778-8400. Payments and Application made with Woodlands County.

Credit Card Information will be taken for Eagle River Staging by the Whitecourt Trailblazers and charged May 1 of the renting season. Payment will be in full. Cancellation within 2 weeks for refund. After that a percentage will be kept - non-refundable.

NORTH STAGING AREA

Eagle River Staging Area

Location: 10 minutes northwest of Whitecourt on Hwy #32 towards Swan Hills

Features: ample parking, loading ramp, warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic tables, water well, garbage can, recycle bin, horseshoe pit, ball diamond

Open to snowmobilers free of charge during the snowmobile season. The gates remain locked until the trails open for the season.

Sponsored by:

SOUTH STAGING AREA

Groat Creek Staging Area

Location: 10 minutes south of Whitecourt on Hwy #32 towards Edson

Features: ample parking, warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic tables, garbage can, recycle bin

Open to snowmobilers free of charge during the snowmobile season. The gates remain locked until the trails open for the season.

Sponsored by:

NORTH WARM-UP SHELTER

Carson Lake Warm-Up Shelter

Location: on the Carson Trail/The Golden Triangle/TransCanada Trail northeast of the Eagle River Staging Area towards Swan Hills

Features: warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table

Sponsored by:

NORTHWEST WARM-UP SHELTER

Gundy Rest Area & Warm-Up Shelter

Location: on The Golden Triangle/ TransCanada Trail northwest of the Eagle River Staging Area towards Fox Creek

Features: warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table

Sponsored by:

SOUTH WARM-UP SHELTER

Summit Warm-Up Shelter

Location: on the Summit Trail southwest of Whitecourt towards Edson

Features: warm-up shelter with stove, firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table

Sponsored by:

NORTH LOOK-OUT

Athabasca Look-Out

Location: on the Golden Triangle east of the Eagle River Staging Area - overlooking the Athabasca River & the town of Whitecourt

Features: firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table

Sponsored by:

SOUTH LOOK-OUT

Goodwin Lake Look-Out

Location: on the Goodwin Lake Trail southwest of Whitecourt – overlooking Goodwin Lake

Features: firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table

Sponsored by:

SOUTH LOOK-OUT

Groat Creek Canyon Look -Out

Location: on the Groat Creek Canyon Trail between the Groat Creek Staging Area and the intersection of the Summit Trail – overlooking the canyon

Features: firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table

Sponsored by:

SOUTH LOOK-OUT

Shiningbank Look-Out

Location: on the Summit Trail between the Summit Warm-Up Shelter and the Edson Sno-Seekers’ Tom Hill Warm-Up Shelter – overlooking Shiningbank Lake

Features: firepit, firewood, outdoor bathroom, picnic table

Sponsored by:

GROOMING

The groomer is out on the trails as snow conditions warrant so be aware that you could meet it.

Grooming Equipment

2013 Bison X, Prinoth, 2007 Bison BR350 Prinoth with Mogul Master Drags and Mini Groomer: 2024 Expedition SE & Club Happy Trails Groomer

Sponsored by:

Latest News // All News

Thank-you to The Town of Whitecourt for your continued support!

Thanks so much to the Town of Whitecourt for your community support through tourism grants, helping us to store our cats and other equipment in the shop, F.I.C. assistance, trails and your continued support through our tourism partnership. In addition, your municipal support on The Golden Triangle is very much appreciated! Always a pleasure working […]

Thank-you to ANC for your Trail Section Sponsorship!

Thanks a bunch to Alberta Newsprint Company for your continued support with the sponsorship of a trail section on the north side.  They sponsor from the Athabasca River to the Eagle River Staging.  Thanks for supporting us over the years. We appreciate it so much.

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