JJ Collett NA

The J.J. Collett Natural Area offers a kid-friendly environment with well-maintained trails and boardwalks. The area is accessible all year, and is located near Lacombe and Ponoka, but only walking is allowed. The area features excellent signage and a poignant memorial.

A father and son striking a similar pose and enjoying a small wet land, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
A father and son striking a similar pose and enjoying a small wet land, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter

A bit of a drive from Edmonton but great if you are looking for a stop after a day Gull or Buffalo Lake, both nearby. Excellent for kids with great infrastructure.

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The Fast Facts

  • Winter Challenge Category: EASY-PEASY
  • Well worth Visiting
  • Pit toilets for Washrooms.
  • Very Kid Focused with board walks to stomp on and many natural things to see.

Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council Natural Area.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (5 out of 5), good for a wide variety of skills and abilities. Close to Lacombe and Ponoka and off highway 2.
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 111.2 km
  • Trail Classification: Rating: 80; Access: Granted; Develop: Fully Developed; Maint: Serviceable; Season: All Season: Showing signs of wear and tear and in need of a few work parties to get it back into shape.
    • The Drive Out: Highway 2 is nearby. Consider accessing the NA from highway 2A and visiting Lacombe and Ponoka.
  • The Other Shoe: Only walking is permitted.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2024-08-24. Weather: Warm, sunny, and light winds. Comments: done as part of a SAPAA field trip.
  • Excellent signage is part of the NA, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    Excellent signage is part of the NA, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • A poignant plague honouring both the donor of the land and son for which it was named, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    A poignant plague honouring both the donor of the land and son for which it was named, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • Kate R. enjoying a warm, late summer day in the NA, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    Kate R. enjoying a warm, late summer day in the NA, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • Well defined trail markers point the way, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    Well defined trail markers point the way, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • Looking east along the south boundary formed by TWP 414, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    Looking east along the south boundary formed by TWP 414, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • A couple broken board walk boards, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    A couple broken board walk boards, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • A bench is part of the extensive infrastructure of the NA, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    A bench is part of the extensive infrastructure of the NA, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • Start of the extensive trail network, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    Start of the extensive trail network, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • An interesting fungus growing along side the boardwalk, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    An interesting fungus growing along side the boardwalk, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • Mushroom bursting forth from the underbrush, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    Mushroom bursting forth from the underbrush, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • The cup of the mushroom catching recent rain water, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    The cup of the mushroom catching recent rain water, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
  • A large open field in the NA, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter
    A large open field in the NA, JJ Collett, 2024-08-24, P. Potter

Notes and Reference

  1. J.J. Collett Natura Area | SAPAA

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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