Whitemud Nature Area Hike - Wed, Jul 30 2014

Whitemud Nature Area Hike (7/30/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

First parking lot before Snow Valley Ski Hill area

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 30 2014 6:20 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 30 2014 5:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

Approx: 2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark G
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet at 6:20 PM to check in, and leave at 6:30 PM sharp. From the first parking lot (before the Whitemud Drive bridge) we will proceed South towards 29 Ave (Ogilvie Ridge). The route will be a circuit that follows along the main gravel path, for a total round trip of about 9 km.

Here's a quote from one of our last hikes on the same route: "We hiked South up the Whitemud Nature Reserve forest and creek bridges to Olgilvie Ridge. We then continued East along the cleared trails to Westridge Estates where we saw some unique architecture. We found the connector to the Whitemud Nature Reserve (below the mansion that looks like a castle), and hiked back through the forest trails to the upper parking lot on Rainbow Valley Road. It turned out to be a great weather evening of urban hiking. It was Great to see everyone there!"

**Please be aware the trail could be wet or muddy in some sections.

Look for Mark wearing a yellow EOC baseball cap.

Required Items to Bring:
- Water
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Whitemud Drive and turn South onto 119 St. Then turn west (first right off 119 St when you're going South).
Rainbow Valley Road has a sign labeled Whitemud Park, take this road to the first parking lot before you go under the bridge (This is the start of the event). If you find yourself at Snow Valley Ski Hill you have gone too far on Rainbow Valley Road.

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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!