Junction Hill - Fri, Apr 9 2010

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Junction Hill (4/9/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Highwood Junction

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 9 2010 8:35 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 7 2010 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

10 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

- Distance : 8.5km return
- Elevation gain : 762 metres
- Proper hiking footwear required, sorry no runners or jeans.

This ridgewalk is a great early season opener and doesn't require the Highway 40 winter gate to be open.
The hill, from the road, is unimposing... but it is an exciting climb with great views, and a fabulous summit panorama. Through a fringe of trees we'll stride onto grassy slopes. From there a sharp ascent leads to a breach in the cliffy, southeast ridge... to the crest. We'll follow the ridge crest to the rocky summit. Descending the south ridge, we'll be in trees occasionally. The final descent is open and steep, but you'll have to stop to admire the scenery. You'll complete the loop by sauntering about 20 minutes along the highway back to your vehicle.

PACE:Please note that this is not a speed demon's hike(getting to the top in record time), we will be hiking at a moderate pace, which means slower on steep hills to go up but moderate pace for the rest. If you're not sure about a hike, please always feel free to contact the coordinator's and remember to always hike within your ability. If you have Never hiked or Recently hiked with 500M+ OR you are switching from URBAN HIKES to mountain hikes, it is highly recommended that you start with lower elevations and build up from there.If you're use to doing "Slowpoke Pace Hikes" then this hike is unfortunately not for you. I will be checking your COC history and might be touching base with you if I don't know you..

(Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides.)

Required Items to Bring:
- Your cheerfulness :-)
- Hiking footwear.
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Lunch
- Gloves & hat
- Gaiters
- Change for your driver
- Bag for your dirty boots
- First aid kit
- Bears are out(bear spray or air horn or whistle)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Poles
- Camera
- Hot drink

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We'll drive west on 22X to Highway 22, then south to Longview. A right turn (west) onto Hwy 541 and 43.2 km later we'll reach Highwood Junction (where Hwys 40, 940 and 541 intersect). We'll turn left (south) onto unpaved Hwy 940, then immediately turn right (west) into the Highwood House parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

232Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $69.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 2024). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

Winter Safety Considerations

Entered by Sylvia A. on April 6, 2010
Terrain: Unrated
Conditions: As of April 1, 2010 Junction Hill was largely snow free. This lies within the zone considered "front range" and is presently accepted according to the COC interim winter safety policy.
Plan: In the event of significant snowfall in the area on the day of the event, the event will be cancelled.
Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: