Anton Lake PNT – North

The Anton Lake PNT-North offers trails created by grazing horses, accessible with permission during winter or dry fall. It is not a standalone desintionation but is suitable for snowshoeing and exploring uneven terrain.

Going where the horses go - even if it is through the trees, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
Going where the horses go – even if it is through the trees, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.

Both parcels of Anton Lake PNT [1] are under grazing leases. They are accessible by following the respective wishes of the lease holders [2]. Of the two, the North parcel offers a few kilometres of trails created by the livestock (currently horses).

Probably best to access the site, with permission, in the winter or a dry fall as the site could be muddy otherwise.

The North parcel is not a destination location on its own. It was interesting to poke around and good for those wanting to improve their basic snowshoeing technique of walking through trees and uneven terrain.

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: Protected Notation Natural Area; grazing leases GRL830338 (North) and GRL780593 (South).
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (3 out of 5); The horses have made for good trails for snowshoeing in the site. Accordingly to the lease holder, they are likely to follow you as they are inquisitive.
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 75 KM
  • Trail Classification: Rating: 18; Access: Granted; Develop: Limited Development. ; Maint: In Progress; Season: Two Seasons: Probably best to use in the winter or a dry fall as the horses and other livestock could make it very muddy otherwise.
Trail Classification System with examples - YEG-Ville.
Trail Classification System with examples – YEG-Ville.
  • The Drive Out: Keep an eye out for Whissell’s Castle. Built by Dr. Georges L. Whissell, it was one of many contributions he made to the Westlock area over sixty years of living in Alberta [3].
  • The Other Shoe: Fat biking, walking.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2024-12-29. Weather: Seasonably warm, -6C, overcast. Comments: Spoke with Colin, the lease holder and gain permission to enter the land (780-349-0441, posted phone number). We did not see Colin’s horses as we did a very short survey in the Northern most parcel.

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  • Entrance to a short trail that loops around itself, NW corner of the site, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
    Entrance to a short trail that loops around itself, NW corner of the site, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
  • Cattle pen in the NE corner of the site, junction of RR 234 and TWP 604, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
    Cattle pen in the NE corner of the site, junction of RR 234 and TWP 604, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
  • Looking West into the site from the RR 234, SE corner, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
    Looking West into the site from the RR 234, SE corner, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
  • Whissell's Castle, North of Hwy 18 on Wakamao Lake, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
    Whissell’s Castle, North of Hwy 18 on Wakamao Lake, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
  • Grazing Leases on the property and nearby, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
    Grazing Leases on the property and nearby, Anton Lk PNT-North, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
  • Grazing Leases on the property, Anton Lk PNT-South, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
    Grazing Leases on the property, Anton Lk PNT-South, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.

Notes and Reference

  1. Anton Lake Natural Area (PNT).
  2. Accessing provincial grazing reserves | Alberta.ca
  3. Georges Whissell – Calgary Herald Obituary.

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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