Hawlerak Park, MacKenzie Ravine and Riverside Drive - Sat, Mar 22 2014

Hawlerak Park, MacKenzie Ravine and Riverside Drive (3/22/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Meet at Hawlerak Park (Shelter #2 - nearest Buena Vista Footbridge)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 22 2014 10:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 22 2014 9:00:00 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please keep an eye on the weather forecast and your emails before the hike, in case winter returns with a vengence!

Meet by Shelter #2 on the south-east corner of Hawlerak Park (ie. the shelter nearest the Buena Vista Footbridge).
Please see the map below:
Hawlerak Park map

We will meet at 10:45am for a 10:55 start.
I will be standing by a grey Hyundai wagon and wearing a yellow EOC cap so you can recognise me.

This will be a moderate-brisk hike.

The hike will start by crossing the Buena Vista Footbridge to the west side of the river.
We will continue by heading north up as far as MacKenzie Ravine, and then do a "there and back" along the Ravine, going as far as 148 Street.
Once we're back at the River Valley, we'll then do the long-ish steady climb to Riverside Drive and walk the short distance to Ian M's favourite viewpoint in Edmonton, where we'll spend a few minutes enjoying the view.
We'll then retrace our steps to the River Valley and return to Hawlerak Park direct.

Please note the following:
1/ Event duration is estimated at 2.5 hrs approx.
2/ The hike will be at a brisk pace - approx 5km/h.
3/ There is a moderate but steady climb in MacKenzie Ravine, and more of a gradient up to Riverside Drive.
4/ Dogs are welcome on this hike, please include them when you sign up.
5/ Ice grips/traction devices for your footwear are strongly recommended

Required Items to Bring:
Suitable clothing and footwear for the conditions.
Ice grips/traction devices are strongly recommended

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at Hawlerak Park (Shelter #2 - nearest Buena Vista Footbridge, on the south-east corner of the park)

Hawlerak Park map

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!