Sherwood Park NA – 2023-09-16

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This NA is a handy resource for the people of Sherwood Park and YEG-Ville in General.

Family enjoying the trails in the Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
Family enjoying the trails in the Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.

Well Maintained Natural Oasis holding its own against the encroachment of urbanization. An excellent place to take beginners who prefer facilities such as a ‘biffy’ and parking lot. Good signage and facilities.

Numerous Branching Trails across the main track including a whopper. The maintained trails can easily consume an hour of adult walking or a few hours of screaming kids. The Whopper is a preserved section of the Old Edmonton Trail. This was the highway of the time that ran from Cooking Lake to Fort Edmonton.

Any maps and map views are for general information only. Do not rely on them for navigation or to determine legal boundaries.

The Fast Facts

Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council and Protected Notation Natural Area.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?:
    • x/5: [PENDING]
  • Map Reference, Location and Wayne Gretzky Units: 17.08km
  • Trail Classification: Overall (out of 5): 5;
    • Rating: 100;
    • Access: Granted;
    • Develop: Clearly laid out loop that includes a crossing of the Old Edmonton Trail.;
    • Maint: Very well maintained.;
    • Season: All Season:
    • Good support from the county and local volunteers..
  • The Drive Out: A good place to visit after exploring the Beaverhills Biosphere. A dog park is nearby which allows a potential visit to be split between nature and a four legged friend.
  • The Other Shoe: Some birding, botanical studies, likely snowshoeing.
  • Kid Rating: Very kid friendly.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
    • First done: 2023-09-16. Weather: Warm with some haze from smoke.
  • A busy parking lot speaks the popularity of Sherwood Park NA, F.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    A busy parking lot speaks the popularity of Sherwood Park NA, F.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Collection of signs at the entrance of Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Collection of signs at the entrance of Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Well marked trails, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Well marked trails, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Primitive but very adequate facilities, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Primitive but very adequate facilities, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Typical dirt track trail, and a handy bench, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Typical dirt track trail, and a handy bench, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Two memorials on a bench, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Two memorials on a bench, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Boardwalks protect the water courses on the Reg Gray Trail, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Boardwalks protect the water courses on the Reg Gray Trail, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • A creative boardwalk, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    A creative boardwalk, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Sign post to the viewing platform, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Sign post to the viewing platform, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Olive Gray viewing platform, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Olive Gray viewing platform, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • View from the Olive Gray viewing platform, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    View from the Olive Gray viewing platform, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Survey peg memorial, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Survey peg memorial, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Fungus growing along side the trail, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Fungus growing along side the trail, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Old Edmonton Trail, within the Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Old Edmonton Trail, within the Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • An uncertain nuthatch (blur by the phone) enjoying a free lunch, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    An uncertain nuthatch (blur by the phone) enjoying a free lunch, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
  • Sign showing the Old Edmonton Trail, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.
    Sign showing the Old Edmonton Trail, Sherwood Park NA, P.Potter Sept 16, 2023.

Notes and Reference

  1. Strathcona County – Sherwood Park Natural Area (2022-01-09).

Usage: This site is intended for my personal use only and very select invited guests. My recommendation is for you to stay in bed with the covers pulled firmly over your head.

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