Shadow Lake Bike 'n' Hike - Sat, Aug 17 2013

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Shadow Lake Bike 'n' Hike (8/17/2013)

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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
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

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)
Elevation Gain: 440m (325m on bike + 115m on hike)
Key Elevations: 1,400m at Redearth Creek Trailhead | 1,725m at bike drop | 1,840m at Shadow Lake
Difficulty: D4. This will be a leisurely day, including photography stops and some walking around at Shadow Lake. (This trip is mainly about the scenery - bring your good camera)

Redearth Creek:
From Backcountry Biking in the Canadian Rockies by Doug Eastcott:

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:
From Canadian rockies Trail Guide by Brian patton & Bart Robinson:

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.

Trail Directions:
   · 0.0km - Trail departs east end of parking area, joining former fireroad in 300m
   · 7.0km - Cross bridges Lost Horse Creek
   · 7.2km - Cross bridge over Redearth Creek to northwest bank and pass Lost Horse Creek camground
   · 10.8km - Junction. Cycling is not permitted beyond here, so lock up bike. Continue right to Shadow Lake.
   · 13.2km - Shadow lake Lodge. Continue left to Shadow lake.
   · 14.2km - Arrive at Shadow Lake. Explore around the Lake, take it easy, soak in the sun, then return the same way.
   · 28.4km or more - back at trailhead.

References:
   · GemTrek Banff & Mount Assiniboine map
   · GoogleEarth Coordinates: 51° 9'37.12"N, 115°57'51.74"W
   · Backcountry Biking in the Canadian Rockies by Doug Eastcott
   · Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies by Kathy & Craig Copeland
   · Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson
   · Photos from September 26, 2009 COC trip
   · Banff National Park Trail Conditions
   · Banff Weather
   · Lake Louise Weather

IMPORTANT - Read:
   · We will regroup regularly to keep the group together.
  · Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary.
     We will be out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary.

Required Items to Bring:
ALL of these items are mandatory:
   · Mountain bike
   · Helmet
   · Bike lock as we need to leave bikes unattended
   · Spare tubes, multi-tool
   · Hiking boots or be able to hike in your bike shoes
   · Water, lunch & snacks
   · Proper clothing
   · National park pass or $$ for entry fee
   · Plastic bag for your dirty shoes/clothes for the way back

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

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:

Carpool Directions:

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.
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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: