Battle Lake Natural Area

The Battle Lake Natural Area features a vibrant yet wet environment and is not a prime destination. The site shows signs of recreational use, with an ATV track and evidence of wildlife. It is best accessed in dry fall or winter, rated 3 out of 5 for overall worth.

Colony of puff ball fungus, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
Colony of puff ball fungus, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter

This site is dominated by a large wet area that runs NW to SE. Vibrant and full of life, it is not worth going unless you are in the area for another reason. A hunter would find the site ideal with a clear field of fire in the wet area and few neighbours looking West.

The areas is very wet – typical for the Red Deer area. An ATV track initially parallels the North border of the site. The site is relatively undisturbed save for the ATV track, partially regrown, and a dumped tractor. Lots of evidence of ungulates based on scat traces.

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The Fast Facts

  • Winter Challenge Category: ADVENTURE.
  • Visit if in the neighbourhood but not as a destination.
  • No Washrooms.
  • Not Kid Focused although the tractor is kinda cool.

Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council, Protected Notation Natural Area.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (3 out of 5).
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 84.5 KM
  • Trail Classification: Rating: 4; Access: Granted; Develop: Non-Human. ; Maint: In Disrepair or Abused; Season: Two Seasons: Best accessed in a dry fall or during the winter.
  • The Drive Out: Highway 13 passes by Pigeon Lake which is well worth a visit. The Red Deer area is pleasant in all seasons.
  • The Other Shoe:walking and snowshoeing, fat biking only under very dry conditions.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2024-09-25. Weather: Warm and over cast, beautiful fall day.

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  • A sign that has seen better days, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
    A sign that has seen better days, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
  • Lots of water in the wet area – don’t stand in one spot too long!, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
    Lots of water in the wet area – don’t stand in one spot too long!, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
  • ATV track leaving the site but not before damaging a wet area – looking West, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
    ATV track leaving the site but not before damaging a wet area – looking West, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
  • Looking SW into the adjoining property at the NW corner of the site, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
    Looking SW into the adjoining property at the NW corner of the site, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
  • Puff ball fungus ready to burst and release its spores, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
    Puff ball fungus ready to burst and release its spores, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
  • An abandoned tractor in the adjoining property but adjacent to the N border of the site, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
    An abandoned tractor in the adjoining property but adjacent to the N border of the site, Battle Lake NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter

Notes and Reference

  1. Battle Lake Natural Area | SAPAA
  2. DONOVAN, LARRY. ALBERTA PLACE NAMES: The Fascinating People & Stories behind the Naming of Alberta. Canada: DRAGON HILL PUB, 2007.

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