Information & Facilities

Location: 30 km northwest of Smoky Lake; approximately 110 km from Edmonton & 400 km from Calgary

Activities

Canoe/Kayak (AIS)

Hiking - Front Country

Equestrian

Hunting

Wildlife Viewing

Geocaching

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Hiking: The White Earth Trail is 17 km long. The path winds through a wide variety of rich habitats, where an abundance of diverse plants and wildlife thrive. It's accessible from adjacent Long Lake Provincial Park during operating season (May to October), with parking at the trailhead. The trail can also be accessed year-round from Township Road 621 at the southern end of the Natural Area.
Horseback Riding: There are multi-use trails here but no equestrian facilities.
Hunting: This is a small area. Hunters should be aware of the potential for conflicts with other recreational users.

More information: 780-538-5350

*To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the 10-digit phone number.

Trail Map

Classification	Natural Area
Legislation	Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size	5,077.84 Acres / 2,055.00 Ha
Legal Boundary	O.C. 327/90
Administration / Information	780-675-8213
Regional Office	North Regional Office
District	Athabasca
Natural Region	Boreal Forest - Central Mixedwood
Natural Region Description	This area contains a variety of habitats. Marshes provide food and shelter for blue herons, loons and several duck species, as well as moose, beaver, muskrat and mink. Perch and northern pike inhabit the area's lakes. Hillsides where white-tailed and mule deer graze flank the lowlands. Black bears feed on cranberries, raspberries, saskatoons and blueberries. Wolves and coyotes travel narrow game trails. In summer, hillsides and meadows are covered with wildflowers, including the western wood lily.
Land Use Framework Region	North Saskatchewan