Grotto Canyon Halloween Hike + Social - Sat, Oct 28 2017

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Grotto Canyon Halloween Hike + Social (10/28/2017)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Grotto Canyon Trail on 1A near Canmore/Exshaw

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 28 2017 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 27 2017 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

All afternoon + evening

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ben Cheong
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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:

7 - 8 km
230m elevation gain approx.

Note: Bring a camera for photo taking. Come dressed for Halloween!

This trail follow the Grotto Creek drainage through a spectacular canyon. With excellent rock scenery, hopefully waterfall trickles this time of year and Indian Pictographs, this is a popular hike. We will hike through the canyon to an open valley which we will then follow for as long as the group likes. The valley floor is undulating with lots of rocks and boulders. Footwear with good wet grip is useful.

The hike involves some creek crossings but at this time of year water levels should be low to zero. Be prepared for wet feet however.

We'll head over to Canmore for a social before heading back. So all day event.

Required Items to Bring:
- Camera
- Flashlight
- Water
- Layers for weather and temperatures
- Good trail footwear
- Snacks
- First Aid Kit
- Money for car pool and dinner

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Change of clothes/footwear for the return journey
- Microspikes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

West on Hwy 1 to Hwy 1X (Seebe/Exshaw/Bow Valley Park Exit) turn right heading north on Hwy 1X to Hwy 1A, turn west (left). Head west until you reach the village of Exshaw. Congtinue for another 3.5km until you get to Grotto Pond day use area and park there.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $60.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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: