Cooking Lake/Blackfoot (Islet Lake) - Sat, Apr 16 2016

Cooking Lake/Blackfoot (Islet Lake) (4/16/2016)

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:

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

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 16 2016 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 15 2016 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Approx 4-5 hours including travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Lynn F
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will all meet for 9 am at the Islet Lake parking lot and will hike for approx 2.5-3.5 hours throughout the trail system.
We will stop for break for lunch around noon. 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!
Many people believe these to be the most scenic trails in this area.
Look for me standing by Blue KIA Sportage and wearing a Blue EOC cap so you can recognise me.

If you are not taking part in the carpool, please be at the Islet Lake trailhead around 10:00AM.
Bring snacks/lunch and plenty of water!

Here is a link for your info:
Cooking Lake/Blackfoot guide

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Lunch/snacks
Good walking/hiking clothing & footwear.
$$ for carpool (please bring change, or small bills as proper change may not be available.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Waterproof Gear may be useful at this time of year.

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 40 east of Sherwood Park, so from the Sherwood Park Freeway(Whye Road) (a.k.a. Hwy. # 630 then Wye Road), turn north at Range Road # 200.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 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:

All dogs must remain leashed at all times while within the Cooking Lake – Blackfoot, Wildlife, Grazing, Provincial Recreation Area
- 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!