Hike at Cooking Lake - Blackfoot PRA - Sun, Apr 10 2011

Hike at Cooking Lake - Blackfoot PRA (4/10/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Waskehegan Staging Area -Blackfoot PRA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 10 2011 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 9 2011 11:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 - 5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Colleen R
Donna
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Now that spring has officially arrived, time to get in shape for the backpacking season. What better way to get in shape than a hike through the lovely trails at Blackfoot. Starting at Waskahegen and carrying backpacks, we will hit the trails and make our way to the Meadow Shelter where we will have a lunch break. After lunch we can make our way back with a few short side trips along the way. Meadow Shelter is 5 km from the parking lot, using the most direct route.

Required Items to Bring:
Lunch
Waterproof footwear
Clothing for the weather (layers are best)
backpack
water

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Waskehegan Staging Area is located 24 km east of Sherwood Park, south of Hwy. #16 (directly south of Elk Island Nat'l Pk on RR#210). From Sherwood Park, the highway turns into Wye Road (a.k.a. Hwy. #630). Turn north (left) onto Range Road #210.Proceed into the park past the Interpretive Center, to the large Picnic shelter.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

72Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $20.88 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, November 21, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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