Emily Murphy Park to Buena Vista Footbridge Loop - Fri, Mar 11 2016

Emily Murphy Park to Buena Vista Footbridge Loop (3/11/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Emily Murphy Park - parking lot nearest Groat Bridge

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Mar 11 2016 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 11 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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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:

We will meet in the parking lot at Emily Murphy Park (NW corner nearest the Groat Road bridge) at 6:00 PM for registration, leaving at 6:10 PM. This will be a moderately paced hike.

The hike will begin by heading west into Hawrelak Park and crossing the river at the Buena Vista footbridge. We will continue through Buena Vista Park up the hill to Riverside Drive, continue back down into MacKinnon Ravine, then cross Groat Bridge over the river and return to Emily Murphy Park.

To recognize me at the meeting place, I will be driving a black Subaru Impreza wagon and wearing a royal blue EOC baseball cap, or check out my profile on the volunteers page.

There is a high likelihood that we will be encountering icy and muddy areas along the trail. Please ensure that you have appropriate footwear, including ice grips.

Dogs are welcome on this hike and must be leashed: dog owners - please remember to register your dog too.

Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate footwear and clothing
Ice grips

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Emily Murphy Park is at Groat Road and Emily Murphy Park Road NW.

To get to Emily Murphy Park from Gateway Blvd/Calgary Trail: head west on 82nd Ave/ Whyte Ave, then turn right on 110 St, then turn left on Saskatchewan Drive.
Keep to the right and take Emily Murphy Park Rd., turn right into Emily Murphy Park.

If you are coming from the north on Groat Road: take the exit toward Parks Area, turn left then right onto Emily Murphy Park Rd, destination will be on the left.

Once in the park turn left at the T intersection and meet in parking lot near the Groat Road Bridge.

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Notes:

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- 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!