The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | ![]() | Hike | ![]() | ||||
Event Location: | ![]() | Waskehegan Staging Area of Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area | ![]() | ||||
Date(s) & Time: | ![]() | Sun, Jun 30 2024 1:00 PM | ![]() | ||||
Registration Cut Off: | ![]() | Sun, Jun 30 2024 11:00:00 AM | ![]() | ||||
Event Duration: | ![]() | 2-2.5 hours | ![]() | ||||
Difficulty Rating: | ![]() | D3: Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Event Coordinator(s): | ![]() |
Karen
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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: | ![]() | 15 | |||||
Minimum Group Size: | ![]() | 3 | |||||
Number Registered So Far: | ![]() | 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | ![]() | Yes | |||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
We will meet at the Waskehegan Trailhead approx.
30 minutes east of Edmonton at 12:50 PM. Karen
will be wearing a black ball cap.
The Cooking Lake / Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area is a large area located to the East of Edmonton near Elk Island, with an extensive network of scenic trails - see the info below: Cooking Lake / Blackfoot info (Waskahegan Staging Area
We will hike approximately 15 km depending on the
group and the paths we choose (minimal elevation
for 2-2.5 hours). The terrain is gently rolling
hills. IMPORTANT NOTE #1: although dogs are permitted on this event, please note that the Cooking Lake / Blackfoot PRA state that pets should be kept on a leash at all times and your dog must be able to behave in groups of people. IMPORTANT NOTE #2: keep an eye on your emails and the weather forecast leading up to this event, as it may be postponed in the event of heavy smoke or other condition updates. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | ![]() | 24 km east of Sherwood Park on Wye Road. Follow
the road signs. The park is on the south edge of
Elk Island National Park. Park close to the wooden
shelter at the Waskehegan Staging Area. DIRECTIONS: 20km east of Sherwood Park (about 35 minutes drive) Easiest route is east along the Yellowhead Hwy to the Elk Island National Park flag pole and a sign to Cooking Lake/ Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, then south down RR 210 for about 7km. Turn left into the Cooking Lake / Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, Waskahegan Staging Area parking lot. How to get to Waskehegan Staging Area | |||||
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! |