Shadow Lake Bike 'n' Hike - Sat, Aug 17 2013
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Shadow Lake Bike 'n' Hike (8/17/2013)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Cycle - MTB | ||||||
Event Location: | 20km west of Banff | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Aug 17 2013 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Aug 16 2013 6:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 5 - 7 hours + driving | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Mike S
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 10 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 10 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Read Carefully: This is a combination of the moderate physical difficulty/novice technical difficulty rated Redearth Creek fire road (bike portion) and an easy hike continuing on to Shadow Lake (hike portion). It will be moderate in the sense that we won't be rushing up, but you need to know how to ride your bike on dirt trails and be able to continue with a hike. You must come prepared with all the proper mountain bike and hiking gear.
Distance: 28.4km+ (21.6km on bike + 6.8km hike + Shadow Lake exploration)
Redearth Creek:
The Redearth fireroad is of litle interest in its own right, but if you treat this trip as a bike 'n' hike, it provides access to some spectacular country just east of the Great Divide. The trail is always within the trees but there are lots of viewpoints. Pilot Mountain towers to the east of the valley while Copper Mountain lies to the west and the peaks of the Sawback Range can be seen across Bow Valley.
Although the fireroad climbs out of the Bow Valley and into the valley of Redearth Creek, the hills are gentle and the road is smooth making this a relatively painless ride. You'll cross a couple of bridges and pass by backcountry campground before reaching the Shadow Lake trail (closed to bikes) and the warden cabin. The cabin marks the end of the cycling route. Park /lock your bike and continue on foot from there. The retun to the highway offers a fast and pleasant finale to a grand day.
Hike continuing on to Shadow Lake:
Situated beneath the massive cliffs of Mount Ball, Shadow Lake is one of the more impressive lakes along the Great Divide. ... Shadow lake is large compared to with most subalipine lakes, stretching for over 2km to the base of Mount Bal (3,311m). Carved from Cambrian limestone and quartzite formations and draped with glaciers, the mountain provides a photogenic backdrop for the lake.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | The trailhead is on the south side of the Trans-Canada Hwy., 20km west of Banff. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 280Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:30 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
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** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $84.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Wednesday, April 17, 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: | |||||||
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com. | |||||||
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: |