Buena Vista Park and two ravines - Sun, Jan 19 2014

Buena Vista Park and two ravines (1/19/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Meet at parking lot at far east end of Buena Vista Road (beyond the zoo parking lot)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 19 2014 10:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jan 19 2014 8:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

2.5 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:

Meet at the parking lot at the east end (nearest the river) of Buena Vista Road - note that this is separate from the Valley Zoo parking lot.

We will meet at 10:45am for a 11:00am start.
I will be wearing a yellow EOC cap and standing by a grey Hyundai wagon so you can recognise me.

We will head north through Buena Vista Park, and should say hello to all the doggies who will no doubt be enjoying themselves in the off-leash dog park!
We'll then head up Melton Ravine, which in itself is nothing special, but it takes us up into a neighbourhood from where we can access my new favourite view in Edmonton - overlooking a wide sweep of the River Valley from Valley View Drive.
Once we've enjoyed the view, we will return to the River Valley, do an "out and back" along Mackenzie Ravine, then head up a steady climb out of the River Valley to Riverside Drive, where there is yet another panoramic view of Edmonton!
We will then return via the same route (minus the Ravines) to the starting point.

Difficulty: I intend this walk to be at a "moderate / brisk" pace - approx 5km/hr.
Also, there are steady but not too severe climbs in both Ravines, plus a steeper one up to Riverside Drive.

Dogs are very welcome on this hike, if you are bringing your dog(s), please note this when you are registering.

Note that currently the forecast for next weekend is fairly mild, so it may be quite soft/slushy conditions underfoot.
However, please keep an eye on your emails and the weather forecast, in case the weather turns nasty again.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Suitable clothing / footwear for the conditions
(good grips on the footwear are essential)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Ice grips / traction devices for your footwear

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head down Buena Vista Road from 142 St / 87 Ave traffic circle, passing the Zoo parking lot on your right, and the meeting place is the smaller parking lot immediately beyond the Zoo parking lot.

Notes:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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