Sandie's Hike: Dawson Park to Capilano Park Loop - Sat, Dec 4 2021

Sandie's Hike: Dawson Park to Capilano Park Loop (12/4/2021)

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:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Dawson Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 4 2021 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 4 2021 9:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

~2-2.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Sandie
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

**NOTE: Please read all details in red below re: all COVID-19 group precautions before signing up!

**We will be enforcing social distancing throughout the hike. Anyone who is not acting in accordance with COVID safety requirements will be warned once. If non- compliance continues, they will be asked to leave the activity!

**Please note:
- I am only going to have 8 people max including myself on this event.
- This will be a moderately paced walk of ~5km/hr.
- This event will be weather dependent, please check the EOC calendar and your email for any updates.

About this walk: ~10-11km, ~2-2.5 hours

We will head east towards the Highland Golf Course then cross the bridge to Capilano Park and head back west towards Wayne Gretzky Drive, then pass the Riverside Golf Course to Dawson Bridge and back to Dawson Park. Just to let you know that there are a few hills on this walk and will be on paved and gravel paths.

Dogs are very welcome on this event, but note that there are "on leash" and "off leash" sections of these trails, so please be aware of these and adhere to the City's regulations.

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**RE: COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:
All activities are being offered in full compliance with current provincial and federal COVID standards. We will practice being socially distanced (6 feet / 2 meters apart) while participating on this event and step off the trail / path briefly to let others pass safely.

Please follow all COVID-19 Federal and Provincial rules, click HERE for info. For more COVID-19 FAQs, testing, and links from Alberta Health Services, click HERE .

Additional requirements:
1. Create social space.
• Avoid skin-to-skin contact just share a friendly wave and 'hello'.
• Blow your nose, cough, sneeze, or clear your airway at least 2m away from others.
• Wear a mask in public places to help limit the risk of spread to others if you will be within 2m apart.
**The government has indicated that masks help. Therefore, we are leaving it to the discretion of participants to choose whether you'd like to wear masks during the event.

2. Are you feeling unwell?
If you have a cough or flu-like symptoms, stay home and consider getting yourself tested by calling 8-1-1 - see the AHS link above.

3. Other notes:
Please do not attend if you have recently travelled to any location that has an active COVID-19 travel advisory OR you know or suspect you have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

*Note we are not accepting cash donations at this time. Please feel free to send donations to our Treasurer via an e- transfer to treasurer@edmontonoutdoorclub.com

Required Items to Bring:
- Hand sanitizer
- Mask
- Your own food & water
- ESSENTIAL: Appropriate footwear, ice grips, & clothing (running shoes not recommended)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Snacks
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- A seat / cushion to sit on for your lunch / snack break (inflatable works well)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Dawson Park parking lot is located at 10298 - 89th Street.
Take Rowland Road to 89th Street, turn NORTH and continue as far as you can to parking lot.

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.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!