Picklejar Lakes - Slower Pace - Mon, Aug 4 2014

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Picklejar Lakes - Slower Pace (8/4/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Aug 4 2014 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 3 2014 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jeff 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This will be a slower paced hike so please be prepared for occasional stops for breaks as well. The goal will be to visit all 4 of the Picklejar Lakes.

Distance: 11.0km return
Elevation gain: 450m
Picklejar Lakes is so named because fishing for trout is as easy as "pulling pickles from a jar". It is a fly fisherman's dream. The lakes are full of cutthroat trout. The only problem is getting there! This hike is moderate to strenuous and there's tricky footing near the pass. However, you are rewarded with beautiful views. Also, as a warning, grizzlies like this area, as they love to fish.

Ref: Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Country Guide, Vol 2

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking boots
Lunch
Water
Rain gear

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 22X to Hwy 22 (turnoff to Millarville). Head south on Hwy 22 to Longview. From Longview head west on Hwy 541. At Highwood Junction (intersection with Hwy 940), the road becomes Hwy 40. Travel on Hwy 40 for about 10km and park at the Lantern Creek Day Use Area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

225Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $67.50 (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:

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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: