Hike @ Buffalo Pound Provincial Park + Nicolle Flats

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Nicolle Flats and Buffalo Pound have been favourites for our group since day 1. So below's the low-down for this go-round:

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park offers a balanced blend of nature and recreational opportunities. Once used by First Nations to corral bison, the park maintains a captive herd in a paddock that's situated among the area's scenic rolling hills. There are also lots of migrant waterfowl for viewing in the Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area and Marsh Boardwalk.

We're going to start by hiking the Terminator, challenging trails on the west side of Buffalo Pound Lake. These trails have good tree coverage, but there are lots of ups and downs, (similar to those at Saskatchewan Landing) so the level of difficulty will be high. We'll aim to do 6-7 kms.

After we finish the terminator we'll stop for lunch, before heading out again in the afternoon to do Nicolle Flats: an easy 8km loop around the southern most portion of Buffalo Pound Lake. Most of the terrain here is flat with little tree cover, so lots of sun. We'll make one stop for snacks along the way, at the Nicolle Homestead.

Including the drive, this will be a full day, so be prepared: bring 1-2 litres of water to keep you hydrated, plus a snack and a bag lunch.

Dress appropriately, based on the weather for that day: cool in the morning and warm during the day. Wool or synthetics are always better than cotton as cotton soaks up sweat and makes you feel cold. Bring a rain jacket in case of rain. Running shoes will do but hiking shoes/boots will help keeping you sturdy on uneven ground. Walking poles are recommended but by no means essential. Did I mention water yet - bring water to keep hydrated!

You should also bring mosquito repellent, a hat, sunglasses, lipbalm, etc..., to protect you from the elements.

Cost: $10 annual fee if this is your first hike for 2025. $10 per car for park access fee, + fuel for transportation (passengers pay).

True to our tradition, on our way home we will stop at Twister's Sister in Chamberlain for ice cream and a group picture!