Day Hike - Waskehegan at Cooking Lk-Blackfoot Prov Pk - Sun, May 22 2011

Day Hike - Waskehegan at Cooking Lk-Blackfoot Prov Pk (5/22/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 22 2011 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 22 2011 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4 - 6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Rhonda S
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Enjoy a slow-to-moderate paced day hike in the Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Park (we may split into two groups to accommodate preferences). The 97 square kilometre Recreational area contains forests, pastures and wetlands in glacial moriane terrain. Check out the map.

We will hike approximately 8-14km, depending on the group & the weather. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. We will stop along the way for some lunch.

**Please note that we will be meeting up at the carpool location at Bonnie Doon Mall at 10:00am & leaving there at 10:15am. My intention is to arrive at the Waskehegan Staging Area around 10:45am.**

Also please note that the duration mentioned above includes the travel time to get there as well. If you have somewhere to be by mid afternoon, please do not sign up for this event as we might be later than expected.

Lastly, please note that the coordinator has not hiked in this area before. There are good maps provided, but if you have ideas, suggestions or preferences, please speak up. :)

Required Items to Bring:
Water (at least 1 litre)
Lunch
Good walking/hiking footwear
$$ for carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sunscreen (hopefully!)
Rain jacket (hopefully not!)
Insect repellant (DEFINITELY)
Hiking poles

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 Bonnie Doon, head east on 82 Ave, which becomes Sherwood Park Freeway, which becomes Wye Road (a.k.a. Hwy. #630). Turn north (left) onto Range Road #210.

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 Saturday, November 23, 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!