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Waskahegan Berg Section - South Trailhead

Waskahegan Berg Section - South Trailhead
Waskahegan Berg Section - South Trailhead

Trailhead Details

🧭 GPS Location
Trailhead:
N53 22.026 W112 57.994 (Opens in Google Maps)

53.367100,-112.966567 (Opens in your default map app)

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🅿️ Parking

N53 22.014 W112 57.904 (UofA Access Road Gate)

53.366900,-112.965067 (Opens in your default map app)

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  • The Waskahegan Berg Section - South Trailhead is a bit different from other Ministik trailheads in that there is no safe parking at the trailhead itself. But parking is very close nearby at the U of A Access Gate.
  • Once parked near the gate, walk for about 3 minutes west, cross the road and ditch and then access the trailhead to start your hike.

There are 2 suggested hikes starting at the Waskahegan Berg Section - South Trailhead.

Waskahegan Berg Section - 2 Car
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.
Waskahegan Berg Section - Out & Back
This hike is a perfect starter hike on a somewhat secluded trail that is usually in good shape. The route is rated as “Moderate” because it’s a little longer than other starter hikes. This is a part of the Waskahegan Trail and, as such, is periodically maintained and marked. It features the opportunity to visit “Berg Stopover”, a quaint little hut that welcomes passing hikers. The hike is “out and back” so the idea is walk the length of trail and then double back to the parking spot where you started.