This Natural Area is divided into two parcels. The South Parcel is on the West side of HWY 22 while the North is on the East Side and North of the locality of Moon Lake. To date, only the South portion has been explored. Hunting or botanical pursuits would be reasons to go otherwise the South parcel is largely undisturbed.
An ATV Track follows the South boundary of the South parcel of this site (the one on the West side of HWY 22). A stream mid-way necessitates a steep descent and ascent.
Getting to the track requires permission from the landowner to the East of the site. A dilapidated log cabin suggests the site was homesteaded at one time or hunting shelter.
Fact Facts
- Winter Challenge Category: Off the Beaten Track
- Not Worth Visiting
- No Washrooms.
- Not Kid Focused
Any maps and map views are for general information only. Do not rely on them for navigation or to determine legal boundaries.
Area Details
- Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council, Protected Notation Natural Area.
- Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (2 out of 5) A mostly undisturbed NA with steep ravines. Unless hunting or doing botanical pursuits, not really worth visiting. ;
- Wayne Gretzky Units: 96 KM (NE Parcel)
- Trail Classification: Rating: 0; Access: Not Granted; Develop: Non-Human. ; Maint: In Disrepair or Abused; Season: All Season: Probably one could follow the track year round and may be easier in the winter via snowshoe..
- The Drive Out: A collection of truck tractors can be found in the property to the East of the site and to the north of TWP 520. I noticed a Goat-Mower on RR 75. A moving cage that allowed two goats to graze the ditch grass. It looks like it is moved a full length each day.
- The Other Shoe: Botanical pursuits or hunting are the two main stays for the area.
- Frank’s Trip Notes
- First done: 2025-07-15. Weather: Warm and sunny, temperatures in high teens to early 20’s with light wind. Lots of mosquitoes.
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Looking NW into the SE corner of the site from the adjoining property, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA (South), 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Mud puddle in the ATV track running along the South boundary of the site, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA (South), 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Long since abandoned cabin found in the SE corner of the site, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA (South), 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Funnels Genus Infundibulicybe, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA, 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Funnels Genus Infundibulicybe, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA, 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Wintergreens Genus Pyrola, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA, 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Brambles Genus Rubus, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA, 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Richardson’s Geranium Geranium richardsonii, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA, 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Buttercups Genus Ranunculus, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA, 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
Collection of trucks in the adjoining property, North of TWP 520, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA (South), 2025-07-15, P. Potter. 
A goat-mower seen in the ditch of RR 75, Pembina River – Moon Lake NA (South), 2025-07-15, P. Potter.
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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