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Hiking the Ranney Hill Trail, NWT

Posted on15. Sep, 2009 by Shane.

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Looking for the highest view overlooking the area outside of Yellowknife? Hike no further than Ranney Hill just a few kilometres outside of the city. You can see Ranney Hill far in the distance from most high points in Yellowknife. It is a giant mound comprised of volcanic rock and pink granite. Once [...]

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Hiking the Prospector’s Trail in Yellowknife

Posted on30. Aug, 2009 by Shane.

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Looking for a hike close to Yellowknife? Look no further than the Prospector’s Trail at Fred Henne Park. This sunny August afternoon we wanted to go for a light hike near Yellowknife. The Prospector’s Trail offered a 4 km hike of short rocky climbs, smooth shield rock, boardwalks and narrow [...]

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Mountain Biking the Yellowknife Sand Pits

Posted on23. Aug, 2009 by Shane.

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The next Yellowknife Mountain Biking trip was to the Yellowknife sand pits located west of town on Highway 3, just past the airport. You can park anywhere after the turn off at the shooting range sign on the highway. The sand pits are shared by quad [...]

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Hiking the Prelude Lake Nature Trail

Posted on14. Aug, 2009 by Shane.

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While researching our next NWT hiking adventure we wanted to experience something moderately challenging that showed us some great scenery too. And eventually, this fine August weekend, we found our next adventure hike at the Prelude Lake Territorial Park and Nature Trail. Prelude Lake is located roughly 30 KM from Yellowknife along the Ingraham Trail. [...]