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On Edith Lake

On the Trails Posted on July 10, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 10, 2026
Edith

A morning paddle on Edith Lake.     Lots of swallows, killdeer, and blackbirds…Edith

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Peterson Creek +

On the Trails Posted on July 9, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 9, 2026
Peterson

A hike to the East Rim in Peterson Creek, then some gardening, and finally some tennis at the end of the day.   On the previous day I heard and spotted a ruby-crowned kinglet:

https://onthetrails.rambleon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ruby-crowned-kinglet-song.mp3
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Lodgepole Lake Trails

On the Trails Posted on July 8, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 8, 2026

A hike on trails near Lodgepole Lake.

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Trophy Mountain Hike

On the Trails Posted on July 6, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 7, 2026

A 12.5 km hike on the Trophy Mountain Trails on a hot day.    It is always the best hike in our area. 

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On the Courts

On the Trails Posted on July 5, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 11, 2026

Two hours of tennis, then two hours of yardwork for this day.   A long hike on the following day…

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Lac le Jeune Paddle

On the Trails Posted on July 4, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 4, 2026
Lac le Jeune

A paddle of the east end of Lac le Jeune.Lac le Jeune

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Monte Lake Kayak

On the Trails Posted on July 3, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 3, 2026
Monte

A morning kayaking outing on Monte Lake on a calm and pleasant day.  Monte

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Tunkwa Lake

On the Trails Posted on July 2, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 2, 2026
Tunkwa

A morning of kayaking around Tunkwa Lake on a sunny and breezy morning.Tunkwa

 

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Mesa Loop

On the Trails Posted on June 30, 2026 by D. SmithJune 30, 2026
Mesa

A loop through through the hills on the northwest side of Kenna Cartwright Park.

 

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Sage Trails

On the Trails Posted on June 29, 2026 by D. SmithJune 29, 2026
Sage

A loop route on the Bunker Road Trails on a windy day.mariposa

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McQueen Lake to Isobel Lake

On the Trails Posted on June 28, 2026 by D. SmithJune 29, 2026
Isobel

A 7 km hike from McQueen Lake to Isobel Lake on the Old Forest Capital Trail, then around the lake and back. thimble berry

 

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Stake Lake Paddle

On the Trails Posted on June 27, 2026 by D. SmithJune 27, 2026
Stake

An early paddle on Stake Lake before the weather moves in.    Quiet, peaceful, and steady rhythms on the water.  https://onthetrails.rambleon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/killdeer-sound.mp3 (killdeer call)

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Coal Hill Hike

On the Trails Posted on June 26, 2026 by D. SmithJune 26, 2026

A hike from Upper Aberdeen to the top of Coal Hill on a cloudy but warm day. 

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Mount Thynne

On the Trails Posted on June 24, 2026 by D. SmithJune 24, 2026
Thynne

A hike up Mt. Thynne (a long mountain road from Brookmere to the trailhead) on a pleasant summer day.

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Rough Hills

On the Trails Posted on June 23, 2026 by D. SmithJune 23, 2026
Doc Findlay

A hike while my truck was being serviced, up into the hills overlooking the Industrial Park, some off-trail, some steep game trails, and some single tracks.    Wildflowers in bloom along the way and warblers, flickers, and finches in the trees. mariposa

 

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Scuitto Lake

On the Trails Posted on June 22, 2026 by D. SmithJune 22, 2026
Scuitto

A morning kayak on Scuitto Lake.     After years of drought, the lake is down 2m.    Quiet, sunny, and lots of wildlife on and by the lake.  Scuitto

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A Windy Paddle

On the Trails Posted on June 21, 2026 by D. SmithJune 21, 2026

An early start to the day, kayaking on Edith Lake in the wind, but before the forecasted gusts.

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McQueen Lake Trails

On the Trails Posted on June 20, 2026 by D. SmithJune 20, 2026
McQueen

A 2 hour hike on the McQueen Lake trails, through the forest and around the lakes.  Many birds along the way – Song Sparrow.

 

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Red Plateau Hike

On the Trails Posted on June 19, 2026 by D. SmithJune 19, 2026
red Plateau

We hiked trails and routes through the forest to the Red Plateau Escarpment from the Red Plateau Forest Service Road.

https://onthetrails.rambleon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Black-Capped-Chickadee-Calls-QuickSounds.com_.mp3(black-capped chickadees)

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Rattler Viewpoint

On the Trails Posted on June 16, 2026 by D. SmithJune 16, 2026

A 2.3 hour hike from Lac le Jeune to the hilltop called Rattler Viewpoint, on a series of snowshoe, off-piste, and cross-country ski trails.rattler

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