Intermediate Wednesday Hike: Twin Brooks/ McTaggert Wildlife Tunnel - Wed, Oct 26 2022

Intermediate Wednesday Hike: Twin Brooks/ McTaggert Wildlife Tunnel (10/26/2022)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Nature Parking Lot Beside Twin Brooks Community Garden
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Oct 26 2022  6:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Oct 26 2022 5:30:00 PM
Event Duration:2 hours approximately
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:16
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 18 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Meet at the parking lot next to the Twin Brooks Community Garden at 6:30 PM. Look for Mark with the blue cap.

We will do a walk through the community and end up on the gravel trail that borders the Twin Brooks community and overlooks the Whitemud Creek. We will continue on to a wildlife corridor trail/tunnel in the McTaggert Sanctuary South end, with a loop of Whitemud Creek.

The distance will be about 9 kms. and the terrain is forested with some steep hills.

Bring walking aids (hiking poles, etc) as desired as there could be slippery sections.

This event will be at an average intermediate pace compared to our brisk hikes (approximately 5 km/hr compared to 5.5 km/hr).

***We are open to having dogs on the hike, however they must be leashed***

Please feel free to send donations to our Treasurer Donna M (Send electronic e-transfer to Treasurer@edmontonoutdoorclub.com. We are requesting $2.00 per event, or $20.00 for the year from members.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Appropriate clothing and footwear
  • Water
  • Headlamp, or good flashlight
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    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!