Red Deer Trail — Yellow Loop
An easy shared-use loop through the Waskesiu fuel break and along the eastern shore of Waskesiu Lake.
Route overview
Red Deer Trail — Yellow Loop in Saskatchewan.
The Yellow Loop travels east of Waskesiu through the community fuel-break landscape, then returns beside the eastern shore of Waskesiu Lake. It is the easiest officially rated Red Deer loop while still providing a two-hour outing.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Saskatchewan
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Typical duration
- 120-120 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Standard park access; no separate day-hike permit identified.
Safety context
Shared-use awareness is required. Fuel-break sections may be exposed to sun and wind; shoreline sections may be slippery or eroded. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Shared-use awareness is required. Fuel-break sections may be exposed to sun and wind; shoreline sections may be slippery or eroded.
Highlights
easy loop, Waskesiu Lake, shared use, family hike, Saskatchewan
Why find a buddy
Suitable for relaxed walkers wanting an easy town-and-lake circuit.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.