Thursday Night Fitness Hike: Mill Woods/ Mill Creek Ravine South - Thu, Oct 10 2024

Thursday Night Fitness Hike: Mill Woods/ Mill Creek Ravine South (10/10/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 4803 40 Ave NW
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Oct 10 2024  6:50 PM
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 10 2024 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:1.5 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:18
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 17 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
The Mill Woods Mill Creek Ravine Park is located near 50 Street in Mill Woods. I walk all the River Valley parks and this section of the Mill Creek Ravine in Mill Woods one is my favourites; even though it’s not connected with the more well know sections near the River Valley. These dirt trails are quite isolated and it is hard to believe that you are in the middle of a residential area in the City. There are nice wooden bridges crisscrossing the creek and you could see a fair amount of wildlife there too. I often see squirrels and chipmunks, lots of birds; the occasional deer and owl too".

We will be hiking at a brisk pace East along Mill Creek on dirt single track and gravel trails for approximately 3/4 of an hour (each direction) and returning West on similar single track technical trails. Some sections of the trail are steep and can be slippery when wet. Footwear with a good tread is essential. We will meet for check in and introductions at 6:50 PM, and leave at 7:00 PM sharp.

This challenging hike is 7.5 km in length, which encompasses stepping over fallen tree debris and hiking up and down steep slopes and single track trails. We will have you convinced that you are no longer in the city!

**Please be aware the trail could be wet, or muddy in some sections.


Also please note that this is a group hike - therefore "superfast hikers" (>5.4 km/hr and above) should be prepared to wait for the group as a whole throughout the whole hike.
If you're not prepared to do this, then this will not be the event for you.

Similarily - "less than regular hikers" (<5.1 km/hr) - please find the time to get some training hikes in before this one, so that you are not "caught cold" doing this high intermediate pace hike!

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

We are requesting $2.00 per event in person, or our suggested annual donation of $20 be done electronically.
For your convenience, you can donate via PC Banking directly to our Treasurer Donna M tr easurer@edmontonout doorclub.com


Required Items to Bring:
-Headlamp or flashlight
- Sturdy footwear with good traction
- Clothes for the weather
- Appropriate hiking footwear tread with good grip
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Bring walking aids (walking stick, hiking poles, etc) as desired as there could be slippery sections.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:40th Ave just off 50th Street. From Whitemud Drive head South on 50th Street. Turn left (East) on 40th Ave. I've picked a house across from the trail for specific address. Park along empty field.

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:
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