Wednesday Weekly Hike: Chickakoo Lake Recreation Trails - Wed, Aug 3 2016

Wednesday Weekly Hike: Chickakoo Lake Recreation Trails (8/3/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 3 2016 6:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Aug 3 2016 5:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 hours approx

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark G
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please note that this event takes place on Wednesday EVENING.

Come and explore the scenic trails at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area, west of Edmonton. There are four interlinking trails - Indian Ridge, Natures Way, Woodland Lookout and Cranberry Corner trails, in total around 14km.
However, depending upon group preferences, weather, and daylight etc, we may not be doing all of the 14km.
I am thinking that all being well, we will walk for at least 2 hours - to be confirmed on the day.

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.

Look for me wearing a Blue EOC cap so you can spot me.

We will meet at 6:30 pm at Chickakoo, and be on the trails by 6:45 pm. Remember it is almost midsummer, so it should be daylight until well after 9:00 pm, so driving home shouldn't be an issue.

We will need to stay fairly close together as a group, so any real "speed demons" or "slowcoaches" will either need to slow down or speed up as appropriate, or find another event.
Please note that the hike may be cut short in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms.
Be prepared for any weather conditions!

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.

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!