Gull Lake PNT

A (probably illegal) hunting camp is found in the Southern parcel of this PRA.

Looking east at the very tidy camp. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
Looking east at the very tidy camp. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.

Gull Lake is one of the recreational lakes in central Alberta. Not as developed as Sylvan nor as close as Pigeon. The Aspen Beach Provincial Park is at the south end.

There are two portions to the PRA and only the Southern parcel has been evaluated. A tidy hunting camp is established near the lake and ATV tracks have worn away much of the mossy under story. The camp comes to an end. It appears that dirt bikes and walkers have tried to make it further North with out much success.

Overall, not really YEGVille’s thing. Not enough trails for hiking, snowshoeing, etc. and there is a risk of running into bush parties and rowdy locals viewing the PRA as their own property. Of course, if you are a rowdy and want a ready made hunting camp…

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The Fast Facts

Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council, Protected Notation Natural Area.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: 3/5: Overall (3 out of 5); not much here unless you are looking for a ready made hunting camp.
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 118.0 km
  • Trail Classification: Rating: 12; Access: Granted; Develop: Traditional Trail. ; Maint: In Disrepair or Abused; Season: Three Seasons: Probably very muddy in the Spring.
    • The Drive Out:
    • Aspen Beach Provincial Park is at the South end of the lake; note, it is closed by mid-September and there is only foot access and no washrooms.
    • RR 284 paved part way north with a bike trail in and around Gull Lake
    • RR 11 has a bike path but ends abruptly at one of the recreational community.
    • Boat launch Sandy Point, south TWP 411; turns to gravel after this point
  • The Other Shoe: Fat biking, walking.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2024-09-22. Weather: Warm, calm with clear skies.

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  • Exploration of the Southern portion of the Gull Lake PRA. 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Exploration of the Southern portion of the Gull Lake PRA. 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Looking North toward Gull Lake; the PRA is beyond the blue buildings and to the right. Gull Lake PRA (South), Note the round lake in middle of the image. 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Looking North toward Gull Lake; the PRA is beyond the blue buildings and to the right. Gull Lake PRA (South), Note the round lake in middle of the image. 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Newly cut hay on the SW portion of the PRA. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Newly cut hay on the SW portion of the PRA. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • A former homestead on the SW-most portion of the PRA. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    A former homestead on the SW-most portion of the PRA. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Looking North into the PRA and an oilfield installation. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Looking North into the PRA and an oilfield installation. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • ATV Track descends the embankment which forms the outer boundary of the lake; a fence at the top of the embankment appears to have been cut. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    ATV Track descends the embankment which forms the outer boundary of the lake; a fence at the top of the embankment appears to have been cut. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Well established hunting camp in the PRA, Gull Lake (South) NA, 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Well established hunting camp in the PRA, Gull Lake (South) NA, 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • An ingenious log splitter bolted to a tree. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    An ingenious log splitter bolted to a tree. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Looking east at the very tidy camp. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Looking east at the very tidy camp. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Looking east along the trail to the beach, about 150 M from the hunting camp. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Looking east along the trail to the beach, about 150 M from the hunting camp. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Looking East across the lake. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Looking East across the lake. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • A loo set up as part of the camp. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    A loo set up as part of the camp. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Plastic trash with teeth marks. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Plastic trash with teeth marks. Gull Lake PNT (South), 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
  • Aspen Beach PP on Gull Lake is closed and hosting numerous birds... and Gulls! 2024-09-22, P. Potter.
    Aspen Beach PP on Gull Lake is closed and hosting numerous birds… and Gulls! 2024-09-22, P. Potter.

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