Beaver Pond Trail - Mon, Oct 26 2009

Beaver Pond Trail (10/26/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Oct 26 2009 5:15 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Oct 25 2009 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1 - 2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jeff S
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

I am looking at doing a short after work hike in Elk Island. I have never done this trail before and would like to check it out. We will hike the Beaver Pond Trail (3.5km) at Elk Island National Park. This should be about an hour or so. Here is a direct description taken from the Parks Canada website, "Trappers had completely eliminated beaver from the park area by the mid 1800s. Park staff successfully re-introduced them in the park in the 1940s. This trail is characterized by evidence of beaver activity near the trailhead. Lodges that are overgrown with vegetation are abandoned. The open aspen forest and sedge meadows along this trail are ideal for birdwatching in summer and observing large mammals grazing in winter."

Please note we will be going rain or shine. Also, I am coming in from the east so unfortuneatly I will not be organizing a car pool for this event, however, participants are more than welcome to contact each other to arrange rides etc.

For further reference, you may consult Parks Canada website at www.pc.gc.ca

Required Items to Bring:
-water or other eneryg drink, (1L should do it)
-snacks according to need
-good hiking shoes or boots
-appropriate clothing for weather
-parks pass or entrance fees for park, $7.80

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-hiking pole(s)
-thermos

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Elk Island National Park is located approximately 40 minutes from Edmonton, via Highway 16 East (Yellowhead). At the entrance to the park on the north side of hwy 16, drive through the gate and continue until the sign posted trailhead for Beaver Pond Trail.

Notes:

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- 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.

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