Just west from Pigeon Lake on highway 13, the NA has a thick forest cover. Likely excellent for hunting, not so much for walking.
Battle Lake is like the forgotten little sister of Pigeon Lake. Of course Pigeon Lake pales in comparison to the much more glamorous cousin, Sylvan Lake further south. In both cases, this is a good thing. It means less development, and more nature.
Not Much YEGVile’ing Here. The well site dominates the southern portion of the site with a large cleared field making up easily a third of the NA. Beyond the pipeline installation, there are no discernable trails down to the lake. A steep embankment demarks the south shore of the Battle Lake riparian zone meaning no lake access. A quad tracks paralleling highway 13 and near the ditch, but outside the NA.
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
- SAPAA: Battle Lake South Natural Area (PNT).
- Winter Challenge Category: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK; no Trails on the site, dense underbrush makes lake access impossible
- Pop by if you are in the neighbourhood, bring rubber boots if there are recent rains.
- No Washrooms.
- Not Kid Friendly
Area Details
- Name/Owner: Provincial Protected Notation
- Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?:
- 2/5: Return with naturalists. Not much recreation here.
- Wayne Gretzky Units from 52.94694, -114.15033: 79.559km.
- Trail Classification: Rating: 4; Access: Granted; Develop: Non-Human. ; Maint: All Season; Season: All Season: Best in Fall.
- Links: See Notes and References.
- The Drive Out: A pleasurable drive southwest of Edmonton. Stop at the Calmar Bakery en route noting they are closed Sunday and Monday. Calmar, Thorsby, and Millet are all pretty little towns worthy of a detour.
- The Other Shoe: Potential for botanical pursuits.
- Kid Rating: Not Kid Friendly
- Frank’s Trip Notes
- First done: Mount Butte Natural Area – 2023-09-07; Weather: Warm but with smoke Haze.
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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