Snow Valley - Hawrelak Park/Wolf Willow (25 KM Challenge) - Sat, Apr 28 2018

Snow Valley - Hawrelak Park/Wolf Willow (25 KM Challenge) (4/28/2018)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Meet in front of Snow Valley ski centre
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 28 2018  9:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 28 2018 7:45:00 AM
Event Duration:Approx 5.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Steve S
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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:18
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
We will meet in the parking lot by the Snow Valley Ski Centre at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start. This walk will be at a brisk/fast pace.I will be standing near the ski centre. From Snow Valley, we will walk north through Whitemud Park as far as Fox Drive, then continue up a steady climb to the Grandview Heights area. We can enjoy the view from the top of the stairs overlooking the Quenell Bridge and then continue our hike north across the Quesnell Bridge. We will leave the bridge into Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park where we will walk along the river through Emily Murphy Park. Once we get to Hawrelak Park we can take a break to use the facilities and have a bite to eat. We will take the paths on the south side of the river past the Whitemud Equestrian Park towards Fort Edmonton. We will take the River Loop trail around Fort Edmonton to the footbridge leading toward the Wolf Willow Stairs. From the top of the stairs we will head into Rio Park until we get back into the Wolf Willow community. We will then take the paths back to the footbridge before returning to Snow Valley through Riverbend on 53rd Ave.

Difficulty: the walk will be at a "higher brisk" pace (approx 4.5 km/h) for approx. 25 KM. There will be long gradual climb to the Grandview Heights area as well as going up the Wolf Willow stairs.

Dogs are very welcome on this hike - if you are bringing your dog(s) please note this when you sign up for the event. Please keep your dogs on leash at all times on this hike as the paths will be busy with other people hiking and biking.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Suitable footwear / clothing for the conditions
  • Water
  • Food for snack/lunch
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:To access Snow Valley, leave Whitemud Drive at 119 St / 122 St, head down Rainbow Valley Road and pass underneath Whitemud Drive. Continue to the parking lot by the ski centre building.

    Snow Valley location


    Notes:
    >This walk will be at a brisk/fast pace.
    - 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!