Hoadley Natural Area

Hoadley is not possible to visit unless you have the permission of adjacent landowners to access the site.

No trespassing sign warns away would be visitors, Hoadley NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter.
No trespassing sign warns away would be visitors, Hoadley NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter.

For the moment I am rating Hoadley not worth visiting only because access to it requires local landowner permission. There is a potential access to the NW corner off RR 24, coming in from the east. I expect this route is gated and likely posted no-trespassing – but who knows!

RR 23 starts off as pleasant walk until a weather beaten no trespassing sign prevents further progress. I had missed this heading out. A large, fallen tree has stopped ATV usage.

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

Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: 1/5:
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 86 km
  • Trail Classification: Rating: 0; Access: Not Granted; Develop: No trail; Maint: Abuse; Season: All Season: Not possible to access the site so no trails to evaluate..
    • 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: No Other activities
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2024-09-25. Weather: Very Warm and clear skies, beautiful fall day.
  • Looking South along range road 23 at a large deadfall the ATVers were unable to cut through restricting access to the site, Hoadley NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter.
    Looking South along range road 23 at a large deadfall the ATVers were unable to cut through restricting access to the site, Hoadley NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter.
  • Looking S along the RR 23 right of way, Hoadley NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
    Looking S along the RR 23 right of way, Hoadley NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter
  • Route map, Hoadley NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter.
    Route map, Hoadley NA, 2024-09-25, P. Potter.

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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