Nature Hike: St. Albert Riverlot 56 - Sun, Dec 18 2016

Nature Hike: St. Albert Riverlot 56 (12/18/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kingswood Park, St. Albert

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 18 2016 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Dec 18 2016 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2-4 Hours

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Hike the nature trails at Kingswood Park and Riverlot 56. Most of the trails are fairly flat, and there are a couple of steep hills in the Riverlot 56 trail system. We will do approximately 10 km of trails.

We will meet at the Kingswood Shelter at the Kingswood Day Area. The building is heated with picnic tables and washrooms. Very civilized.

Departing from the Kingswood Shelter, we will see Riverlot 56 across Poundermaker Road. We'll have walk across Poundmaker Road and get into the main Riverlot 56 trails. We will explore and enjoy the main Riverlot 56 trails, and then return across Poundmaker Road. Continuing along the Kingswood trail, after just a short distance (down a hill), we will explore more Riverlot 56 trails on the Kingswood Park side of the road. There is a pleasant wooded loop trail through here.

We are hoping for favourable weather but should temperatures be too cold (-23 Celsius or less, also factoring in severe wind chill), than this event may be cancelled. Please take note of the required items and come prepared for snow and the cold.

Dogs are welcome on this hike, however they must be leashed because there is no off-leash area where we are going. If you are bringing your dog(s) please note this when you sign up for the event.

Links/Info: Kingswood Park Winter Trail Map
Riverlot 56 Natural Area Info
Red Willow Park Info

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking boots
- Clothing appropriate to conditions - layers recommended
- Water, snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Access Kingswood Park (part of Red Willow Park) off of Sir Winston Churchill Dr. in St. Albert, in between Sturgeon Rd. and Poundmaker Rd. Or, you can use a different access to the park (some info says to get there off of Sturgeon Rd). Use any entrance you like and meet in the shelter. Look for the coordinator with the Blue EOC ball cap. There is also a playground called Kingswood Park that your GPS may send you to if you just put "Kingswood Park" into it. It's best to follow these directions instead.

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!