Unlike its Southern sister, Halfway Lake Natural Area – South Parcel, this parcel is much drier and accessible. An interesting outbound building is worth a peek across the fence in the adjoining property.
Halfway Lake is broken into two parcels separated by about 6km. The Southern portion was partially surveyed in April and the Northern in November. Both portions show signs of moderate disturbances caused by dumping, ATVs, possibly poaching, and other human disturbances.
The Northern portion has a wide ATV track through a sandy jackpine forest. A loop of sorts is likely although the ATV track degrades quickly after coming to a neighbouring farmer’s gate. Worth a poke-about if you are in the neighbourhood.
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
- Winter Challenge Category: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK.
- If nearby, Worth Visiting
- No Washrooms.
- Slightly Kid Focused, cool ‘haunted house’ in adjoining property.
Area Details
- Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council.
- Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (3 out of 5);
- Wayne Gretzky Units: 66 KM
- Trail Classification: Rating: 16; Access: Granted; Develop: Traditional Trail. ; Maint: In Disrepair or Abused; Season: All Season: Likely used year round by the neighbouring estate community.
- The Drive Out: Be sure to drive by 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 [2].
- The Other Shoe: Fat biking, walking.
- Frank’s Trip Notes
- First done: 2024-11-15. Weather: Warm and very dry.
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Notes and Reference
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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