Hikes Less Than 5 km

The trail name “Misasin” was coined by local geocachers. In Plains Cree, it means “rather large, but not overly large.” Consider this “out-and-back” style hike an exploratory trek rather than a leisurely stroll along a well-defined trail. There is only one long “leg” to this trail plan because the trail as marked is usually quite easy to follow; what lies beyond, not so much. The trail is seldom travelled and can get quite overgrown, especially during the summer months.

This hike takes you along a former road, a rare thing in the Ministik. The going is easy, the navigation simple, which makes this a perfect choice for a starter hike. The final destination is a shelter that has seen better days, but still provides a roof and a place to rest for a while.

The majority of this hike is along the U of A Field Station Access Road, but instead of remaining on the road the entire time, it takes you on a short section of the Waskahegan Trail, loops through a small forested area, and returns to the road. This is a nice introduction to the quiet, understated beauty of this area.

This hike is a perfect starter for many “2-Car” hikes listed on this site. This relatively short hike is part of the Waskahegan Trail and, as such, is usually fairly easy to follow. It features the opportunity to visit “Berg Stopover,” a quaint little hut that welcomes passing hikers.

This “2-Car” hike is a perfect “mid-level” option for those who have some Ministik experience under their belt. It takes you through a long string of connected hay meadows until you reach a section of the Waskahegan Trail and eventually the U of A Access Road.