REVISED DATE: Cooking Lake/Blackfoot (Islet Lake) - Sun, Sep 22 2013

REVISED DATE: Cooking Lake/Blackfoot (Islet Lake) (9/22/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Islet Lake at Cooking Lk.-Blackfoot Prov. Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 22 2013 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Sep 22 2013 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

Approx 6 hours including travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

(APOLOGIES EVERYONE, BUT I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE DATE FROM SUN 8TH TO SUN 22ND SEPT, AS THERE IS A MAJOR BIKE EVENT TAKING PLACE AT COOKING LAKE/BLACKFOOT ON SUN 8TH)

There are almost 85km of hiking trails at Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, so lets check out some of the trails accessed from the Islet Lake trailhead!

If you are carpooling, we will meet close to the SE corner of the Bonnie Doon Mall parking lot (by 83 St/82 ave) at 10:15AM for a 10:30 departure.
I will be standing by a grey Hyundai wagon and wearing a yellow EOC cap so you can recognise me.

If you are not meeting at Bonnie Doon, we should be at the Islet Lake trailhead around 11:15-11:30AM.
We will walk for around 2.5-3.5 hours and I am thinking of the likes of the Highline, Lost lake and Push Lake trails.
We will have short breaks along the way and a slightly longer break at the Lost Lake shelter. Bring snacks/lunch and plenty of water!

Here are some links for your info:
Trail Guide
Trail Map

Park regulations state that pets should be kept on a leash at all times, so although I will allow dogs on this event, dog owners should bear this in mind.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Lunch/snacks
Good walking/hiking clothing & footwear
$$ for carpool (please try to bring change rather than $20 bills!)

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will park at the Islet Lake Staging Area on the south side of the park.
Islet Lake is about 25km east of Sherwood Park, so from the Sherwood Park Freeway (a.k.a. Hwy. # 630 then Wye Road), turn north at Range Road # 200.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:30 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 $23.20 (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!