Jumpingpound Ridge Trail (Car Shuttle) - Sat, Jun 4 2016

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Jumpingpound Ridge Trail (Car Shuttle) (6/4/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sibbald Area - Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 4 2016 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 3 2016 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours plus travel

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jacques M
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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:

Distance: 12.5 kms
Elevation Gain: 610 m
Pace: slow on steep ascent, moderate on flat sections

This trip requires drivers willing to travel on gravel roads. The coordinator reserves the right to add people from the wait-list according to who is willing to drive. From Highway 1, we will take Sibbald Creek Trail and then Powder Face Trail (gravel) to the north trail-head at Lusk Pass. The participants will be dropped off here and the drivers will take the cars to Cannyon Creek parking lot, where our hike will end. The drivers will return to the group in one vehicle and begin the hike.

According to Gillean Daffern’s Trail Guide this is an easy ridge walk along the entire summit ridge of JP Mountain. Easy perhaps after the zig-zagging elevation gain at the beginning. On the north ridge we’ll enjoy views of Cox Hill and Moose Mountain; the south ridge we’ll see Nihahi and Compression Ridges. A little more than half way, the trail passes 50 vertical meters below the summit of JP Mountain, and a trip to the top is a must. This is likely where we will enjoy lunch if participants can last that long. We’ll continue along the south ridge to the end where the cars are parked and then drive back to get the one remaining car.

Please note that your event coordinator has not done this hike before. Allow time/patience for unforeseen circumstances. Do not plan for an early return in case we are delayed :)

Required Items to Bring:
- Lunch, water
- Layered clothes for varying weather conditions
- Hiking boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Gaiters
- First aid kit
- Change to pay your driver
- Bear Spray
- Hiking Poles
- Bug Spray with DEET
- Sun screen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Hwy 1 for approx 40 KM, Take exit 143 for AB-68 S drive 24 KM, turn left onto Powder Face Trail drive 9km Lusk Trail Head parking lot. From there will drive to car shuttle location, Cannyon Creek parking 10 Km away.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

165Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $49.50 (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:

- 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: