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| Bike Packing Ottewell to / from Fort Saskatchewan
When: Tue, 11-Aug-2026 13:30
Where: 5203 92B Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
"Want to try backpacking? Join this no drop, one day (24 hour) bike packing trip from Ottewell (in SE Edmonton) to Fort Saskatchewan using multi-use paths (not roads) -- 45 Km each way. Expected moving speed is 15 -17 kph. Three side by side campsite(s) at the Fort Saskatchewan Lions's Campground have been reserved - two tents per site. Minimum of 3 people and maximum of 6 - so the costs will be split amongst the registrants. (Total cost: $45 per site x 3 sites + GST = $141.75. Exact cost will be determined by number of registrants).
Appropriate bikes for this trip include: mountain, hybrid, fat, gravel or e-bike (NOT throttle). Tires less than 50 mm wide may find the stretch of gravel difficult to navigate with your backpacking load. All bikes are expected to be in good working order. You are welcome to use panniers or a bike trailer to transport your supplies. There are only 2 -3 hills to climb.
Other Equipment/supplies needed: Helmet, panniers and/or pack sack, spare tube, basic tool kit as well as the usual camping gear: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, a head light , your personal hygiene stuff, insect repellent, a plate, cutlery, money for breakfast and for coffees and clothes for the 24 hours.
Route: We will cycle into Gold Bar Park, then Rundle Park then Hermitage Park. A climb to 20th Street - ideal time to visit Timmies. Head North East towards the Henday. Ride to the Quarry then cross the new bridge onto TWP 540. From there, it is mostly well packed trail towards Fort Saskatchewan (see note re: tire size).
Itinerary:
Tuesday August 11: Meet and park on the street by Michel Lamontagne's home (address below) at 1:30 for a 2 pm start! Arrive in Fort Saskatchewan Lion's Campground before 6 pm. There, you will have all the conveniences of a modern campground including power. Set up tents then Michel will make a simple pasta dish for everyone. Hang out in the evening -- remember your Insect Repellent!!
Wednesday August 12: Break camp, pack up and ride to McDonald's for breakfast (your expense). By 10 am, we are on our way back to Edmonton, reversing the route (mostly). If wanted, could make a stop at Timmies' on 20th Street. Should arrive back in Ottewell by 2:00 pm.
If you have further questions, please contact Michel at the Click here (or by cell 780-299-7394).
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Max. Participants: 6
Sign up before:
Sun, 09-Aug-2026 16:00
CONTACT
Michel Lamontagne
Tel: (780) 299-7394
Email: Click here
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