Canyon Creek / Powderface Creek / BBQ - Sun, Aug 15 2010
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Canyon Creek / Powderface Creek / BBQ (8/15/2010)
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The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Cycle - MTB | ||||||
Event Location: | West of Bragg Creek | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Aug 15 2010 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:45 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sat, Aug 14 2010 1:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 4 hours plus | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Mike S
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Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 1 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 6 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
We will be combining Canyon Creek and Powderface creek trails. It has been many years since I have done Canyon Creek and want to do it again. The "trail" is in places, rather arbitrary. It follows Canyon Creek crossing it often. In places there is no water in it, but count on getting wet feet.
This part of the trip is much more of a back country adventure. It is not that often traveled so it feels more remote and the trail less defined. If you get annoyed every time you have to get off your bike, this trip is not for you. If you like going new places and some adventure, here's some. We will coming back on the Powderface Creek trail (rather than Prairie Creek) because I have never ridden down the south side of it - only up. The loop is about 36km. The pace will not be real fast as we are there to enjoy the scenery too. The Canyon Creek portion is slower, but connecting roads will be much faster. The Powderface Creek trail is all good singletrack - rocky in places though. If you have not done these trails before and/or unsure of your ability to complete the trip, contact me for more info. These trails are described in Doug Eastcotts book "Backcountry Biking in the Canadian Rockies" - Refer to trail numbers 48 and 47. We will also join the Cobble Flats BBQ. Expect to bring a potluck item as well as your own meat for after the ride. We will be meeting up with other groups and BBQing up a storm. We will also be looking for an extra bbq or 2. Bring portable chairs if you have them too. Consider this when carpooling! | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | West on the Trans Canada to Highway 22. South on Highway 22 to Bragg Creek, then west of Bragg Creek on Highway 66 to the Canyon Creek parking lot. (right side OF hwy 66) | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 120Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:45 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
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Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $36.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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: | |||||||
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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. | |||||||
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