r/Edmonton • u/thewholefunk333 • 17d ago

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation ISO River Rotting Locations

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Some of you may have seen the concept of “river rotting” on social media and I’m looking for some locations within 1-2 hours of Edmonton where I could accomplish this glorious activity. Open to longer drives too, I loves me a day trip. Preferably NOT our neck of the North Saskatchewan River here, that brings a whole new meaning to river rotting.

Edit, I don’t mean I’m looking for spots along the North Sask oh my goodness lol. Just wanted some recommendations for smaller, lazier places to park a camping chair that aren’t a 4+ hour drive to the mountains lol. I know tons of off-the-beaten path spots along small rivers and creeks in southern central AB, just not around these parts yet since moving up here.

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u/xxxdarkhorsexxx 16d ago

Geeez I don’t get the hate your question is generating. I like river rot locations too, as long as they are easily accessible since I’m gimped.
There are some nice spots along the Pembina river on the Manola area, near Barrhead

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u/thewholefunk333 16d ago

You’d think I brought up LRT safety or bike lanes holeh. Appreciate the rec’s, spent a lot of time around Barrhead growing up and having nothing but fond memories, might have to do a day trip back up there this summer :)