Elk Pass -- Elk Lakes - Sat, Jul 7 2012

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Elk Pass -- Elk Lakes (7/7/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Boulton Creek Lower parking lot in Peter Lougheed Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 7 2012 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 6 2012 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours plus 3 hours drive time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Frank V
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Only experienced mountain bikers please, because there is lots of climbing on this route. We will ride as a group, since this is bear territory.

From lower Boulton Creek parking lot in PL Park, we climb to Elk Pass via Fox Creek and the Hydroline trail. Then it's a fun downhill to Elk Lakes, where we will stash the bikes for a 1.5 km walk to a lakeside viewpoint, which is our lunch spot. Then we return mostly the same way, but taking the Elk Pass Trail back instead of Hydroline.

Total distance is ~22 kms return. The pace will be moderate, but steady because we have a lot of distance to cover. There is 1100 plus feet of climbing, but it's all on smooth double track with only one section where most people will push their bikes.

Required Items to Bring:
-Mountain bike with front suspension and in sound mechanical condition. No hybrids
-Helmet, spare tube and bike tools as needed
-Lots of water, e.g. 2 litres, lunch and snacks
- A rain jacket and clothes for wet/cool conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Bike lock
-Bug dope, sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Access Peter Lougheed Park from Highway 40 and look for the Elk Pass trailhead about 15 kms from the turn-off.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

250Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $75.00 (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:

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: