Cooking Lake - Blackfoot hike - Mon, May 20 2013

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Cooking Lake - Blackfoot hike (5/20/2013)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Waskahegan Staging Area of Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 20 2013  9:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 20 2013 7:00:00 AM
Event Duration:4 - 6 hours (including travel time)
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ian M
Larry C
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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:17
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
For carpooling, we will meet close to the South East corner of the parking lot for the Bonnie Doon Mall (82 Ave / 83 St).
Note that as Monday May 20th is a holiday, ETS buses are operating a Sunday service.
We will meet at 9:30am for a 9:45 departure.

If you are meeting at the trailhead, we should be there by 10:45am.
The hike will begin at the Waskehegan Trailhead, located on the west side of the park.
To get there from Edmonton, head east on Wye Road through Sherwood Park, this becomes Hwy 630 and by the hamlet of North Cooking Lake you will be signed to head north to the Waskehegan Trailhead.

We will hike approximately 15 km depending on the group and the paths we choose. The terrain is gently rolling hills for the most part.
There will be a lunch stop at one of the shelters (probably Meadow Shelter) for lunch, and please bring enough water because there is no potable water in the park.
We will maintain a good pace on the hike (approx 5 km/hr), but we will have also have short breaks for enjoying the scenery!

Please see the links below for further info:
Trail Descriptions etc.
Trail Map

Dogs are welcome on this event, if you are bringing Rover or Fido please remember to include them on your registration! :-) However, please note that the park regulations state that pets should be kept on a leash at all times.


Be aware that hunting occurs in Cooking Lake- Blackfoot. Aboriginal hunting may occur in the area year-round.


Required Items to Bring:
Good walking shoes.
Water.
Lunch / snacks.
Suitable clothing for the conditions.
Money for the carpool and possible refreshment stop on the way home! :-)		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Rain gear just in case?!.
Binoculars.
Camera, Bug Spray,

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 Waskahegan Staging Area.


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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):72Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:45 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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!