Elbow Valley Trail / Sulphur Springs - Sun, Jul 13 2014

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Elbow Valley Trail / Sulphur Springs (7/13/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis/near Bragg Creek-Station Flats Hwy 66

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 13 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 11 2014 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~5-6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Judy T
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Gross Elevation Gain:~365 m
Distance: 11.3 km loop

This is a lovely trail that climbs & swoops through a beautiful foothills setting where one can reach satisfying viewpoints that provide vistas of the Elbow Valley & Prairie Mountain. Please note that there will be some steep parts (both up and down) & that the group will be walking at a moderate pace.
Please note that the duration time is approximate and the return time to Calgary is not guaranteed; always expect the unexpected & come prepared.

Required Items to Bring:
-Lunch, snacks and plenty of water
-Hiking boots are a must (runners are not acceptable)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Poles
-Hat and sunscreen
-Bug repellent

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Highway 8 to Highway 22 traffic circle, continue to Bragg Creek. Turn left at the 4 way stop in Bragg Creek and drive to the Highway 66 junction. Turn right and follow Highway 66 west until you reach Station Flats parking lot. The parking lot will be on the right hand side of the road approx. 1.5 km past Bill Allen (Pond).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

105Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $31.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

- 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: