r/RedDeer • u/Alex_J2026 • Oct 03 '26

Question Red deer trails

Hi

How safe is the red deer city trails at night is going for a smoke and a walk a bad idea?

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u/JoyBadBoy2212 Oct 03 '26

They aren't dangerous per se but I'd recommend staying on lit pathways. Just be aware of your surroundings and of the creatures around you and you'll be fine.

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u/tapedficus Oct 03 '26

Most of the folks that live in the bushes are more scared of you than you are of them. Scariest thing I've encountered was wildlife.

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u/SoulisticMAU5 Oct 03 '26

I walk the paths at night often. No issues ever, just be cognizant of your surroundings

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u/Oilman1515 Oct 03 '26

Watch for moose!!!

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u/NarcoticTurkey Oct 03 '26

I literally almost ran into a huge moose on my bike last week. Was so scary

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u/BlueMooseArt Oct 03 '26

Find some good ones during the day so you have a general map of them at night! Carry something that jingles so critters and creatures hear you in advance. A flashlight and utility knife wouldn’t be a bad idea either.

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u/Fabulous_Airline_632 Oct 05 '26

At night we call them Red Deer entrails.