Amisk Wacîw Mêskanaw

About this trail

Amisk Wacîw Mêskanaw is a 134.7 km out and back trail near Fort Saskatchewan in River Valley Area. It runs 67.4 km each way. The route gains 1,086 m in total and tops out at 672 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 36 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Skrood Up at 2.4 km and Fort S Line at 7.1 km, and passes many other mapped junctions. The map also shows 37 separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Hermitage Park Stocked Trout Pond, a viewpoint, Cabinet of Curios and James MacDonald's Carpentry Shop. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Highest point 672 m, lowest 600 m, 1,086 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 17.1 kmViewpointsAt 17.1 and 48.6 km
2. 30.3 kmHermitage Park Stocked Trout PondLake
3. 33.7 kmSite 2Shelter
4. 33.7 kmSite 1Shelter
5. 33.7 kmShelter
6. 33.8 kmDrinking water
7. 33.9 kmEmergency phone
8. 36.9 kmShelter
9. 44.2 kmFrederick G. Todd LookoutViewpoint
10. 47.9 kmRiverSide 100Viewpoint
11. 51.2 kmSite #1Shelter
12. 54.1 kmSite 1Shelter
13. 54.3 kmSite 3Shelter

Good for

• Hiking, Mountain biking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Lake, Views, Historic site

Rankings

• 3in Best hikes in the River Valley Area
• 5in Best backpacking trails near Edmonton
• 6in Best backpacking trails in Central Alberta
• 10in Best hard hikes in Central Alberta
• 11in Best hikes with views near St. Albert

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.7207° N, 113.2164° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Enchanted ForestEasy · 1.5 km · 6 m gain · 0.7 km away
• Hell's HavenEasy · 2.1 km · 39 m gain · 2.1 km away
• Skrood UpEasy · 1.3 km · 11 m gain · 2.1 km away
• Hidden Gold Trail · WestEasy · 3.1 km · 6 m gain · 5.3 km away
• Fort Saskatchewan Urban TrailHard · 15.2 km · 54 m gain · 6.4 km away
• At the End of the RainbowEasy · 2.1 km · 6 m gain · 6.5 km away