Anderson Creek NA

The Natural Area offers thick forests and animal trails, ideal for biological or hunting activities, best visited in Fall before heavy snow. It features challenging trails and lacks amenities like washrooms. The area is mostly undisturbed making it ideal for serious outdoor pursuits.

Looking East from RR 45 into the NA at a mature beaver pond, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
Looking East from RR 45 into the NA at a mature beaver pond, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.

Thickly forested Natural Area with mostly animal trails. Because of depressions, best visited in the Fall before significant snowfall accumulations. Good for biological or hunting pursuits.

Fact Facts

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Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council, Protected Notation Natural Area.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (4 out of 5) Thick mixed wood forest with meandering game trails. Good for biological and hunting pursuits. If in the area, I will revisit in the Fall when there is less standing water.
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 106 KM
  • Trail Classification: Rating: 2; Access: Granted; Develop: Non-Human. ; Maint: No Human Interventions. ; Season: Two Seasons: Lots of water in May so revisit in the Fall after a good frost and freeze but before large snow accumulations.
Trail Classification System with examples - YEG-Ville.
Trail Classification System with examples – YEG-Ville.
  • The Drive Out: The area SW of Pigeon Lake has escaped significant development. Lots of good asphalt highways.
  • The Other Shoe: Because of the thick trails best for hunting or biological pursuits.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2025-05-28. Weather: Hot, high 20’s C. Comments: done with Tony and Anne Marie.

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  • Looking south along a cut line running along the East border of the site, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
    Looking south along a cut line running along the East border of the site, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • Looking south along RR 45 and the West boundary of the site, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
    Looking south along RR 45 and the West boundary of the site, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • Looking south into the NA from TWP 450 at one of the number boundary signs, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
    Looking south into the NA from TWP 450 at one of the number boundary signs, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • Detail view of a branch of a white spruce, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
    Detail view of a branch of a white spruce, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • White spruce in a clearing just East of RR 45, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
    White spruce in a clearing just East of RR 45, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • Looking East from RR 45 into the NA at a mature beaver pond, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.
    Looking East from RR 45 into the NA at a mature beaver pond, 2025-05-28, Anderson Creek NA, P. Potter.

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