Arnica Lake/Twin Lakes - Fri, Aug 27 2010

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Arnica Lake/Twin Lakes (8/27/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 27 2010 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 26 2010 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours plus drive time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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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:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance 16 km
Elevation Gain 600 m

We start from the Vista Lake viewpoint, where we quickly lose an elevation of 120m to Vista Lake. Then we gain an elevation of 600m over the next 3.6 km to Arnica Lake, which is backed against the cliffs of Storm Mountain. The trail continues over Arnica summit to Twin Lakes, reaching Upper Twin after a steady 1.4 km descent. This is the scenic approach to Twin Lakes.

From Twin lakes, we head down Altrude Creek to make this a one-way hike that requires a car shuttle. The hike starts at Arnica Trail parking on highway 93 (8km west of highway 1) and finishes at Altrude Creek Trailhead, at the junction of highway 1 and 93.

This trip is best suited to strong hikers as we will move at a fairly brisk pace. Also keep in mind that we may stop in Canmore for a drink/bite after the hike.

Required Items to Bring:
Sturdy Hiking Boots
Warm Clothing
Rain Gear
Lunch
Water
$ or Park Pass
Mosquito Repellant

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 1 west from Calgary to Banff and follow it to the Banff/Radium Highway 1/93 junction. Take Highway 93 south towards Radium. Drive 8km to a turnoff on your left at the Vista Lake/Arnica trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

320Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $96.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: