Sunday Hike LOCATION CHANGE - Sun, May 8 2011

Sunday Hike LOCATION CHANGE (5/8/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 8 2011 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 11:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 8 2011 10:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

3-4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Joanne M
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

WITH THE THREAT OF RAIN MOST PEOPLE CANCELLED EXCEPT FOR 2. LETS ENJOY A HIKE IN THE RIVER VALLEY. MEET AT EMILY MURPHY PART AT 11 AM AND WE WILL GO ON A 2-2.5 HOUR HIKE.

Enjoy a moderate paced day hike in the Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Park. The 97 square kilometre Recreational area contains forests, pastures and wetlands in glacial moriane terrain. Check out the Trail Map for more info.

We will hike approximately 10km-12km, depending on the group & the weather. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. We will stop at the half way point for some lunch, we will hike to Meadow Shelter and maybe beyond, depending on time and how the trails are.

**Please note that we will be meeting up at the carpool location at the south east corner of the Bonnie Doon Mall parking lot at 11:00am & leaving there at 11:15am SHARP! We should arrive at the Waskehegan Staging Area around 11:45am if you are meeting at the event.

Also please note that the duration mentioned above includes the travel time to get there as well. I will bring some maps for those who are driving so you can find the staging area.

Required Items to Bring:
Water (at least 2 litres)
Snack
Rain gear, jacket
Good walking/hiking footwear
$$ for carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sunscreen br> Rain jacket br> Insect repellant
Hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Washehegan 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.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

72Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:00 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:

- 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!