WELCOME CROSS COUNTRY SKIERS

Thanks for Your Support! 2025 - 2026 Memberships Available in the Fall

Your support is vital in helping us maintain the trails & facility. Kindly consider buying a membership:
 Individual annual membership $40 | Family Annual membership $70
Day use Rate by donation (please e-Transfer info@muskegflyers.ca)

Trail Conditions

CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS

April 9, 2025

We are closed for the season! Thank you for all your support and we will see you in the fall. The gates are locked (to prevent random camping) but please enjoy hiking, bicycling, or horse back riding on the trails throughout the off-season.  

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Edson, CA
1:59 am, May 21, 2025
temperature icon 6°C
overcast clouds
Humidity: 93 %
Pressure: 1016 mb
Wind: 3 mph
Wind Gust: 0 mph
Clouds: 100%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 5:35 am
Sunset: 9:49 pm
Weather from OpenWeatherMap

Hornbeck Trails 

The Hornbeck Trails span a total distance of 37.4 km. Hornbeck is located only 15 km northwest of Edson, north of the Junction of Highway 16 & Highway 47. This area offers superb cross-country ski trails and has a very well maintained trail system thanks to the Muskeg Flyers Nordic Ski Club.

The Muskeg Flyers previously offered a Kids Ski Program for ages 4 and up, cookies and hot chocolate get-togethers for all ages. We are actively seeking an interested volunteer(s) to lead this group with guidance and training support from the club and Nordiq Alberta. Let us know if you are interested!

Whether you are just beginning, or are an advanced skier/hiker, these trails are sure to please all.


A good set of Cross country trails with an active community. The trails are well maintained and well marked. Lots of variety in lengths of runs so it’s easy to join up enough trails to build the right length for your day out. Not the most scenic but good for the area.

A Hidden gem. Nearly 40km of well maintained trails of varying difficulties. Plenty of signage to keep from getting lost or accidentally skiing your first black diamond.

A good set of Cross country trails with an active community. The trails are well maintained and well marked. Lots of variety in lengths of runs so it’s easy to join up enough trails to build the right length for your day out. Not the most scenic but good for the area.

Beautiful recreation area with lots of room for winter cross country skiing, family picnics, or just a nice evening stroll!

Rules of Site Use

Safety

  • Be prepared for your activity. Know your physical limits.
  • Make sure your equipment is in good order before you leave home.
  • Carry a first aid kit and repair supplies.
  • Carry appropriate extra clothing. Hypothermia ca set in quickly if you are forced to stop.
  • Always let someone at home know where you are going and when you expect to return.
  • Be considerate of other skiers. Do not block the trail.
  • Yield the right of way to downhill traffic.
  • Slow down and use caution when approaching or overtaking other skiers.
  • Alcoholic beverages generate a false sense of warmth, while cooling off the body core. Drinking can be dangerous in the outdoors.

Ethics

  • Do not walk on the groomed snow surface of the trail.
  • Do not operate motor vehicles in the Hornbeck Area.
  • Be careful with fire, including cigarettes. Make sure all embers are fully extinguished before you move on.
  • Do not damage plants and other natural features. Leave them for the enjoyment of others.
  • Avoid disturbing wildlife. Learn to understand the habits and behaviours of different species of animals.
  • Dogs should be kept on leash and under control at all times on the designated trails, under the Forests Act. Please clean up after your dog.
  • Pack out anything you pack in. Do not litter.

Emergency Contacts

RCMP     780-723-8800

Hospital     780-723-3331

Emergency     911

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