Markerville Natural Area (41.0 km)
The Markerville Natural Area covers 128 acres along the Red Deer River, with a mixed-wood forest made up of white spruce, trembling aspen, and balsam poplar, and willows growing near the riverbank. Access is via a pathway at the end of Range Road 20, commonly used by dog walkers. Beyond the trail, the area becomes difficult to explore due to thick forest and the river. The area is home to several bird species, including the Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Eastern Kingbird, Blue Jay, Downy Woodpecker, White-throated Sparrow, Spotted Sandpiper, Savannah Sparrow, and Tree Swallow. Mammals in the area include white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, black bears, cougars, snowshoe hares, red squirrels, and weasels. Plant life includes wild rose, buckbrush, silverberry, fireweed, meadow flax, and sweet clover.
Access: From Spruce View, travel 11.2 km east on Highway 54, turn south onto Range Road 20, and after 1 km, the natural area will be on the west side of the road.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
The Markerville Natural Area covers 128 acres along the Red Deer River, with a mixed-wood forest made up of white spruce, trembling aspen, and balsam poplar, and willows growing near the riverbank. Access is via a pathway at the end of Range Road 20, commonly used by dog walkers. Beyond the trail, the area becomes difficult to explore due to thick forest and the river. The area is home to several bird species, including the Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Eastern Kingbird, Blue Jay, Downy Woodpecker, White-throated Sparrow, Spotted Sandpiper, Savannah Sparrow, and Tree Swallow. Mammals in the area include white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, black bears, cougars, snowshoe hares, red squirrels, and weasels. Plant life includes wild rose, buckbrush, silverberry, fireweed, meadow flax, and sweet clover.
Access: From Spruce View, travel 11.2 km east on Highway 54, turn south onto Range Road 20, and after 1 km, the natural area will be on the west side of the road.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
