Government House - MacKinnon Ravine hike - Fri, Jan 13 2012

Government House - MacKinnon Ravine hike (1/13/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Government House (parking lot nearest the NW end of Groat Bridge)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jan 13 2012 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 13 2012 4:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

1.0 - 1.5 hours approx

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian M
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This will be a relatively short hike to start the weekend!

We will meet at 6:00pm, for a 6:15pm departure.

Meet at the parking lot at the NW end of Groat Bridge - see the directions below.
We will then walk west along the MacKinnon Ravine trail, as far west as it goes (just short of 149 Street).
For a bit of variety, we will also do a diversion off MacKinnon Ravine - Ramsey Ravine leads off to the north and continues under 102 Avenue into the Glenora area.
It is not a long detour, but it is quite a pretty ravine and worth a look.

The trails are all surfaced, and as far as I know most (if not all) of them are kept clear by the City of Edmonton.
However, please be prepared for slippery conditions underfoot - just in case!
Also, bring headlamps / flashlights, as this is an evening hike.

This is a "dog friendly" hike - ie. dogs are permitted on this one.
Dog owners - if you are bringing your dog(s), when you are registering, please include them too.

Required Items to Bring:

Headlamp / flashlight
Water
Suitable clothing and footwear

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Earplugs so you don't have to listen to Ian M's bad jokes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Westmount - south on Groat Road, take the right lane for River Valley Rd, turn right into the parking lot before you go under the Groat Bridge.

From U of A - north on Groat Road, cross the bridge, exit right, right again, under the bridge then left into the parking lot.

From River Valley Rd - west under Groat Bridge then left into the parking lot.

Look for the coordinator wearing the yellow EOC ball cap.

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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