Chickakoo hike - Sat, Sep 20 2014

Chickakoo hike (9/20/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 20 2014 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:10 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Sep 20 2014 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4 - 5 hours approx (including travel time)

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

As the forecast is quite good for Saturday, and the mosquitos may have finally snuffed it (hopefully!), lets head out to Chickakoo for a nice hike!

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area is located west of Edmonton, north of Stony Plain.
There are four interlinking trails - Indian Ridge, Natures Way, Woodland Lookout and Cranberry Corner trails, in total around 14km.
I estimate that to do all of the trails would take around 2-3 hours depending upon the pace of the group.
I would like to keep a reasonably brisk pace (up to 5km/h), but we will have a few stops to admire the views as well as a quick lunch/snack stop.

Parkland County webpage

Chickakoo trail map

The terrain is mainly gently rolling hills, but there are one or two steeper ones too. There are picnic tables and outhouses along the trails.

There will be a carpool for this event if required - meeting at 10:00am at the overflow parking lot for the West Edmonton Mall, on the north side of 90 Avenue, approximately by 175 Street.
Look for me with my grey Hyundai wagon, and I will be wearing a yellow EOC cap so you can spot me.
We will be leaving from the carpool by 10:10am - please don't be late!.
If you are travelling by transit, remember that the carpool location is on the opposite side of the WEM from the transit centre, and you will need to allow approx 15 mins to walk through the Mall to the carpool.
I want to arrive at Chickakooo by 11:00am, so 10:10am will be the carpool departure time from the WEM - and we cannot wait for latecomers.

If you are going straight to Chickakoo, we will meet at 11:00am at Chickakoo, and be on the trails by 11:10.
The meeting place at Chickakoo is the large parking lot as marked on the trail map, east of the words "The Point" on the map.
Please note that the hike may be postponed / cut short in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Snacks
Suitable walking/hiking clothing and footwear

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

Bug spray
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

West on Highway 16 from Edmonton, turning north onto Highway 779 (range road 10) at the road sign. Follow the signs to Chickakoo - or - left at Twp 534, right at RR 13, left to stay on RR 13 and then right at Chickakoo.

The meeting place at Chickakoo is the large parking lot as marked on the trail map, east of the words "The Point" on the map.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

84Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:10 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $24.36 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, November 21, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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