Welcome to Saskatchewan's 'E.T.' trail of geocaches which will take you on a hike of nearly 5 km along Eb's Trail in the Nisbet Forest. It won't get you the number of smileys that you'll get in Nevada (which has well over 2000 caches), but I hope you'll enjoy exploring! This trail of caches is hidden near but not immediately within reach of Eb's Trail. Eb's Trail is part of a series of classic cross country ski trails maintained by the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club which are also collectively called Eb's Trails. Eb's Trails were established in the early 1970s by Eberhard Fass, and currently provides over 50 km of trails for skiing! These are also popular trails for hiking in the summer, and signs are posted restricting motorized traffic. A trail map is available at the ski club's website: http://www.saskatoonnordicski.ca/Portals/0/Eb%27s%20Trail%20Map.pdf Winter ski trail conditions can be found there as well. Eb's Trail is marked in blue on the map. Many caches on this trail will not be available in winter, and some will likely be difficult to access on skis so you may need increased resilience! Please do not walk on groomed ski trails in winter. There is a small warm-up hut and pit toilets which are marked as a child waypoint for this cache.
The Nisbet Provincial Forest is part of Saskatchewan's Boreal Transition Ecoregion. As you might expect this area marks a transition from grasslands to boreal forest. Throughout this trail you will be ascending and descending the well-covered remnants of sand dunes among a variety of trees and bushes. The main trail is about 5 metres wide and tends to be mowed in the autumn. Be prepared for ticks, mosquitoes, poison ivy, and other natural hazards. There is wildlife in the area, which may include bears. It's always safest to not hike alone. Good hiking footwear is recommended. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink and probably a snack too, as you could be out here a few hours. You may or may not have cell phone reception here.
Enjoy!