Bowness Park and Baker Park, approx 8 km, 11 AM start - Tue, Dec 17 2019

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Bowness Park and Baker Park, approx 8 km, 11 AM start (12/17/2019)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Urban

Event Location:

Bowness Park 8900 48th Avenue NW

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Dec 17 2019 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Dec 17 2019 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

Approx 3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Laura L
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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet in Bowness Park by the pavilion by the lagoon.

The plan is to walk east to approx 78 St NW and cross bridges to the north side of the river, stop by the retention ponds, then head west to Baker Park, then cross under the Stoney Trail Bridge, then return through Bowness Park to the pavilion. The route is approx. 8 km and should take about 3 hours.

Please be prepared for some changes to the route if required as there may be icy sections on the trail.

We will be walking at a slow pace with stops for pictures, to have a snack and to enjoy the view.

If you are bringing guests, please bring the appropriate (adult or child) signed waiver.

Required Items to Bring:
- proper footwear; the trail may be uneven, muddy, wet or icy in spots
- appropriate clothing for the weather conditions
- water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- camera
- hiking poles
- snack or small lunch
- consider ice cleats

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Bowness Park:
West on Bowness Road, about 12 km from downtown Calgary at 48 Avenue and 88 Street NW. Meet outside the pavilion, on the side closest to the lagoon. The central parking area is close to the pavilion.

Transit Users: There are buses that pass nearby, please check Calgary Transit website.

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:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Event fee is waived for Premier Members and club Volunteers.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: